AI Summary
The Fairview Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested organizations to cultivate connections within the philanthropic community. Nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate potential engagement with the foundation.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$1M
24%

GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$522.1K
12%

JUSTICE OUTSIDE
Oakland, CA
$345K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION?
No. FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION give?
FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $930 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC, and JUSTICE OUTSIDE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION?
FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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