LIDS FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
LIDS FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $896.7K across 91 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with LIDS FOUNDATION INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE LIDS FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND TO THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM TO ENABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO LIVE MORE ACTIVE, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
Cause Areas
1
Basic and emergency aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OUR MILITARY KIDS INC
Oakton, VA
$991.4K
18%
LITTLE WISH FOUNDATION INC
Indianapolis, IN
$433.1K
8%
DOUBLE Q FOUNDATION INC
Carmel, IN
$311K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LIDS FOUNDATION INC?
No. LIDS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LIDS FOUNDATION INC give?
LIDS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. 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 LIDS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LIDS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LIDS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, LIDS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $897 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LIDS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, LIDS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include OUR MILITARY KIDS INC, LITTLE WISH FOUNDATION INC, and DOUBLE Q FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LIDS FOUNDATION INC?
LIDS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.