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The Paul Marciano Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, with a total of $4 million in grants paid to 50 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and 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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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAURICE AND PAUL MARCIANO ART FOUNDATION
$11.8M
44%
THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION
$2.7M
10%
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
$1.5M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION?
No. PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION give?
PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PAUL MARCIANO 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 PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MAURICE AND PAUL MARCIANO ART FOUNDATION, THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION?
PAUL MARCIANO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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