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LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION

LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION

DURHAM, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
36-4749289
Private Foundation
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LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION

DURHAM, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
36-4749289
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Laughing Gull Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $6.1 million across 140 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$6.1M

2024
Grantees funded
140
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

129

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$49K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Latonya N Penny
Board Member
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Marjorie Owen Baesmith
Board Member
M
Marjorie Williams Coward
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION?
No. LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION give?
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. 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 LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Campaign For Southern Equality, FUNDERS FOR LESBIAN AND GAY ISSUES INC dba Funders for LGBTQ Issues, and SOUTHERNERS ON NEW GROUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION?
LAUGHING GULL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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