FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC
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Founders Pledge Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only funding model. In 2024, it distributed a total of $26.3 million across 228 grantees, primarily focusing on California, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOUNDERS PLEDGE, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS TO DO IMMENSE GOOD BY FACILITATING CHARITABLE GIVING.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DEPLOYUS INC
$9.8M
9%
CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE INC
$6.3M
6%
CENTER FOR APPLIED RATIONALITY
$6.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
102
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$84K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC?
No. FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC give?
FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. 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 FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $26.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include DEPLOYUS INC, CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE INC, and CENTER FOR APPLIED RATIONALITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC?
FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.