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The New Common School Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, California, and Connecticut, with total grants paid amounting to $2.9 million in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF EXCELLENCE FOR A NEW COMMON SCHOOL WITHIN A BROAD, BELOVED, AND COMMITTED COMMUNITY AND TO REPLICATE THE MODEL.
Cause Areas
1
Student services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
$5.1M
49%

THREE PILLARS AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER
$2.9M
28%
PRO ECCLESIA SANCTA OF CALIFORNIA
$1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$14.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
No. THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION give?
THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, California, 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 THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION, THREE PILLARS AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER, and PRO ECCLESIA SANCTA OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
THE NEW COMMON SCHOOL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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