AI Summary
The John & Weezie Gates Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the Trust distributed $697.5K across 51 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering connections with selected nonprofits. Organizations seeking to engage with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EAGLE HILL FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTSINC
Hardwick, MA
$1M
18%
TRINITY
HARTFORD, CT
$601K
10%
ALLEN-CHASE FOUNDATION DBA EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL
Deerfield, MA
$210K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$2.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR?
No. JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR give?
JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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 JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,400. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR make each year?
In 2024, JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $697 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include EAGLE HILL FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTSINC, TRINITY, and ALLEN-CHASE FOUNDATION DBA EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR?
JOHN & WEEZIE GATES CHARITABLE TRUST C/O JOHN GATES JR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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