AI Summary
The Tortoise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, it awarded a total of $55,000 across 11 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HARRISON ATELIER FOUNDATION
New York, NY
$402.8K
54%
ROOM TO READ
San Francisco, CA
$70K
9%
The Independent Foundation
New York, NY
$50K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TORTOISE FOUNDATION?
No. TORTOISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TORTOISE FOUNDATION give?
TORTOISE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and West Virginia. 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 TORTOISE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TORTOISE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TORTOISE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TORTOISE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $55 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TORTOISE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TORTOISE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HARRISON ATELIER FOUNDATION, ROOM TO READ, and The Independent Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TORTOISE FOUNDATION?
TORTOISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.