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Est.

2013

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The PlumpJack Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $67.4K across 10 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SEE SCHEDULE O.FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND DONATIONS ALLOWING THE FOUNDATION TO MAKE GRANTS AND PROVIDE OTHER ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE PRIMARY FOCUS IN TWO AREAS: (1) CANCER PREVENTION, EDUCATION & SUPPORT AND (2) PREVENTING THE CYCLE OF CHILDHOOD POVERTY.
Total Funding Given
$67.4K
2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
H
Hilary Newsom
Board Member
J
Jeremy Scherer
Board Member
S
Shyla Hendrickson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION?
No. THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION give?
THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, 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 THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,843. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $67 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, TIPPING POINT COMMUNITY, and Holy Family Day Home. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION?
THE PLUMPJACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.