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TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION

TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION

Frisco, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-3000590
Regional Funder
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TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION

Frisco, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-3000590
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Tip of the Spear Foundation 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 distributed a total of $26.3K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FORMED BY CURRENT AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL,PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO OPERATORS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMANDS DURING TIMES OF NEED.
Total Funding Given

$26.3K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
60%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
J
Joseph M Kerr
Board Member
D
Derek Pedersen
Board Member
M
Mark McKinley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION?
No. TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION give?
TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $26 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include THE GRATITUDE INITIATIVE, THE STATION FOUNDATION, and The Unit Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION?
TIP OF THE SPEAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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