AI Summary
The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to whistleblower protections. With a total of $435.3K in grants paid to eight grantees in 2024, this foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
National Whistleblower Center
Washington, DC
$1.9M
65%
MEDIA ALLIANCE
San Francisco, CA
$780K
27%
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$67K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation?
No. The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation give?
The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Massachusetts. 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 Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $435 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include National Whistleblower Center, MEDIA ALLIANCE, and NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation?
The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.