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FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC

FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC

Santa Monica, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-2405071
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FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC

Santa Monica, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-2405071

Overview

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded $31.9 million across 44 grantees in 2024, primarily funding initiatives in California, Illinois, and New York. This organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$31.9M

2024
Grantees funded
44
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$307K
Median 2nd year grant
$487.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jason Windebank
Board Member
E
Elliott Gilson
Board Member
C
Catherine Pedersen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC?
No. FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC give?
FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. 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 FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $307 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC make each year?
In 2024, FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $31.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC fund recently?
In 2024, FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ONE ACRE FUND, PER SCHOLAS INC, and REFUGEPOINT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC?
FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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