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The Searle Freedom Trust, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, Virginia, and California, having disbursed a total of $18.9 million across 157 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$13M
7%

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
$9.2M
5%

STATE POLICY NETWORK
$8.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
80
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC?
No. THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC give?
THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and 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 THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC make each year?
In 2024, THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $18.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC fund recently?
In 2024, THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH, and STATE POLICY NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC?
THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST C/O KINSHIP LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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