AI Summary
The 125 FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $640K in grants awarded to 22 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
Chicago, IL
$210.2K
10%
Chicago Youth Centers
Chicago, IL
$200K
9%
University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
$135K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 125 FOUNDATION?
No. 125 FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 125 FOUNDATION give?
125 FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. 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 125 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 125 FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 125 FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, 125 FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $640 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 125 FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, 125 FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, Chicago Youth Centers, and University of Illinois Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 125 FOUNDATION?
125 FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.