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The Gridiron Club and Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $60K in grants paid to 2 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
CONTRIBUTING TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE JOURNALISTIC COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING JOURNALIST EDUCATION, MAKING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED JOURNALISM RELATED ENTITITES AND PROMOTING FRIENDLY RELATIONS AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG MEMBERS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Journalism
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK FOUNDATION INC
College Park, MD
$55K
20%

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, DC
$37.5K
13%

STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
Washington, DC
$35K
13%
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- 9 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION?
No. THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION give?
THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK FOUNDATION INC, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, and STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION?
THE GRIDIRON CLUB AND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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