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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $235.4 million in grants paid to 191 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHAN ZUCKERBERG BIOHUB INC
$382.6M
24%
President and Fellows of Harvard College
$213.7M
14%
GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS
$62.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$1M
Median 2nd year grant
$800.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
No. CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION give?
CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, 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 CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $235.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include CHAN ZUCKERBERG BIOHUB INC, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.