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MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION

MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-2659091
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-2659091
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Mary Jane Wahl Earns Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$747.6K

2023
Grantees funded
30
Multi-year grantees
97%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

27

Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
M
Mary Gail Gearns
Board Member
J
John W Gearns
Board Member
D
David L Russo
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION?
No. MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION give?
MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina. 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 MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $748 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISH, Cornell University, and THE INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION?
MARY JANE WAHL GEARNS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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