AI Summary
THE ARK FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $3.8 million across 15 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$2.8M
26%
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$1.8M
17%
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
TEMPE, AZ
$1.1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ARK FOUNDATION?
No. THE ARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ARK FOUNDATION give?
THE ARK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Arizona. 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 ARK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ARK FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ARK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ARK FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ARK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ARK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION, and ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ARK FOUNDATION?
THE ARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.