MACALESTER COLLEGE

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Macalester College, a 501(c)(3) organization, primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing financial support exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the college distributed a total of $277.3K across 24 grantees, with a significant focus on Minnesota, Illinois, and Louisiana. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MACALESTER IS A FOUR-YEAR HIGHLY-SELECTIVE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE.
Cause Areas
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Undergraduate education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Macalester-Groveland Community Council
$348.5K
20%
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
$152.7K
9%
THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
$150K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$18.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MACALESTER COLLEGE?
No. MACALESTER COLLEGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MACALESTER COLLEGE give?
MACALESTER COLLEGE primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Illinois, and Louisiana. 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 MACALESTER COLLEGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MACALESTER COLLEGE fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MACALESTER COLLEGE make each year?
In 2024, MACALESTER COLLEGE awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $277 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MACALESTER COLLEGE fund recently?
In 2024, MACALESTER COLLEGE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Macalester-Groveland Community Council, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, and THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MACALESTER COLLEGE?
MACALESTER COLLEGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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