JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $360.6K in total grants paid to 9 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RAISE FUNDS TO MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES QUALIFIED UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY
$2.3M
33%
FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE INC
New York, NY
$632K
9%
WELLNESS IN THE SCHOOLS INC
New York, NY
$414.1K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 107 grantees
- 17 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC?
No. JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC give?
JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Georgia, and California. 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 JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $270 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC, FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE INC, and WELLNESS IN THE SCHOOLS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC?
JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.