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The Lauren Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $168.6K distributed among 15 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NEW AMERICANS MUSEUM INC
SAN DIEGO, CA
$77K
8%
THE ARK ANTIQUES
LA JOLLA, CA
$45.3K
5%

JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH
San Diego, CA
$42.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAUREN FOUNDATION?
No. LAUREN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAUREN FOUNDATION give?
LAUREN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nebraska, and Washington. 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 LAUREN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAUREN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAUREN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAUREN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $169 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAUREN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAUREN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW AMERICANS MUSEUM INC, THE ARK ANTIQUES, and JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAUREN FOUNDATION?
LAUREN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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