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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The ISAKOW FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $165.6K in grants to 85 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$165.6K
2025
Grantees funded
85
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$540
Median 2nd year grant
$618
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Selwyn Isakow
Board Member
H
Hilary Isakow
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ISAKOW FOUNDATION?
No. ISAKOW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ISAKOW FOUNDATION give?
ISAKOW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Michigan. 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 ISAKOW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ISAKOW FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ISAKOW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ISAKOW FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $166 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ISAKOW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ISAKOW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY OF HOPE , Kindness Initiative, and CONGREGATION BETH EL OF LA JOLLA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ISAKOW FOUNDATION?
ISAKOW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.