CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS
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The Center for Early Success is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in Virginia and North Carolina. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS IS TO STRENGTHEN THE SYSTEM OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS CARING FOR AND EDUCATING CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO FIVE.
Cause Areas
1
Child care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JUST KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
$1.8M
22%
Altavista Area YMCA Inc
$1.4M
17%
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC
$520.1K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$53.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$181.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS?
No. CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS give?
CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia and North Carolina. 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 CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS make each year?
In 2025, CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS fund recently?
In 2025, CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JUST KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC, Altavista Area YMCA Inc, and UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS?
CENTER FOR EARLY SUCCESS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.