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The Nurture Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $178.1K across 38 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Nurture Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
SANTA BARBARA, CA
$357.9K
25%

TEDDY BEAR CANCER FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA
$211.9K
15%

STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC
Santa Barbara, CA
$126K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$2.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NURTURE FOUNDATION?
No. THE NURTURE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NURTURE FOUNDATION give?
THE NURTURE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Missouri, and Massachusetts. 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 THE NURTURE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NURTURE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,550. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NURTURE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NURTURE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $178 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NURTURE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NURTURE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, TEDDY BEAR CANCER FOUNDATION, and STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NURTURE FOUNDATION?
THE NURTURE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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