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The Joel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, Florida, and Tennessee, with a total of $1.9 million granted to 34 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Joel Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

EXPLORING THE ARTS INC
$2.4M
29%
GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION INC
$750K
9%

THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM INC
$282K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Joel Foundation?
No. The Joel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Joel Foundation give?
The Joel Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and Tennessee. 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 The Joel Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Joel Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Joel Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Joel Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Joel Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Joel Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include EXPLORING THE ARTS INC, GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION INC, and THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Joel Foundation?
The Joel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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