I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION
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The I A O'Shaughnessy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only basis, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $5.2 million across 192 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MONTESSORI TRAINING CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC
$1.9M
7%
PHILLIPS FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING CENTER INC
$1.6M
6%

University of Notre Dame du Lac
$1.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
110
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION?
No. I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION give?
I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Colorado, and Illinois. 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 I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include MONTESSORI TRAINING CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC, PHILLIPS FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING CENTER INC, and University of Notre Dame du Lac. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION?
I A O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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