CARIS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The CARIS Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that made $5.7 million in grants to 25 grantees in 2024. Operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CARIS Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CARIS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
Irving, TX
$18.3M
45%
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
ABILENE, TX
$16.5M
40%
THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX
$1.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARIS FOUNDATION?
No. CARIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARIS FOUNDATION give?
CARIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and Arkansas. 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 CARIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARIS 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 CARIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CARIS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CARIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CARIS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL, ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, and THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARIS FOUNDATION?
CARIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.