AI Summary
The Shifting Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with grantees, providing a total of $1.8 million in grants to 30 nonprofits in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Shifting Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
New York, NY
$275K
3%
THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$275K
3%
EARTHJUSTICE
San Francisco, CA
$275K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION give?
THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Utah. 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 SHIFTING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED, THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC, and EARTHJUSTICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION?
THE SHIFTING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.