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AI Summary

The Mary Louise Gidley Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. With a total of $45,000 in grants paid in 2025 to a single grantee, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$45K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Scholarships Incorporated
Hayward, CA
$45K
52%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
K
Kerri Nelson
Board Member
G
Gary Gee
Employee
D
David Lashier
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
No. MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND give?
MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California and Iowa. 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 MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND make each year?
In 2025, MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $45 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND fund recently?
In 2025, MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Scholarships Incorporated. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
MARY LOUISE GIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.