TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC
AI Summary
TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in their grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TRANSPARENT FISH FUND IS A 501(C)(3) US NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2011 IN PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO CONNECT CREDIBLE CHINESE AND EAST ASIAN GRASSROOTS NGOS WITH INDIVIDUALS FROM THE WEST. THE GREATER MISSION BEHIND THIS WORK IS TO FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM NGO CULTURE IN EAST ASIA, AND IN DOING SO, SPREAD A GLOBAL SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Forestry
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

San Francisco City Impact
$75K
17%

SAHAYA INTERNATIONAL INC
$69.2K
15%

HOPE HORIZON EAST PALO ALTO
$58K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC?
No. TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC give?
TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and Minnesota. 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 TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include San Francisco City Impact, SAHAYA INTERNATIONAL INC, and HOPE HORIZON EAST PALO ALTO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC?
TRANSPARENT FISH FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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