FOSSIL FOUNDATION

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The Fossil Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Rhode Island, and Texas, having distributed a total of $540,000 to 23 grantees in 2024. This funder 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.
Cause Areas
3
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BIG PICTURE COMPANY
$550K
12%

GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL USA INC
$250K
6%

The Nudge Foundation
$170K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$47.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOSSIL FOUNDATION?
No. FOSSIL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOSSIL FOUNDATION give?
FOSSIL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Rhode Island, and Texas. 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 FOSSIL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOSSIL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOSSIL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FOSSIL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $540 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOSSIL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FOSSIL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BIG PICTURE COMPANY, GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL USA INC, and The Nudge Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOSSIL FOUNDATION?
FOSSIL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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