Realize Impact
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Realize Impact is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $8.2 million in grants to 22 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on New York, California, and Oregon. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Realize Impact can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To provide financial support, mentorship, and other assistance to early-stage socially-, environmentally-, health-. and community-conscious enterprises that are unable to obtain financing from conventional sources as a way to relieve poverty, create jobs, improve the health of communities and individual therein, and to improve the environment.
Cause Areas
4
Environment
Health
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GITLAB FOUNDATION
$975K
5%
BLACK LIVES MATTER 5280
$942.8K
5%
IMPACTASSETSINC
$254.9K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$26.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$47.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Realize Impact?
No. Realize Impact does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Realize Impact give?
Realize Impact primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Oregon. 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 Realize Impact’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Realize Impact fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $27 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Realize Impact make each year?
In 2024, Realize Impact awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $8.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Realize Impact fund recently?
In 2024, Realize Impact awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GITLAB FOUNDATION, BLACK LIVES MATTER 5280, and IMPACTASSETSINC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Realize Impact?
Realize Impact does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.