BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY
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Borealis Philanthropy is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts in California, New York, and Washington, D.C., having distributed a total of $37.3 million across 901 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Borealis Philanthropy can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY DIRECTS RESOURCES TO PEOPLE BUILDING POWERFUL, THRIVING COMMUNITIES THAT SERVE ALL OF US, WITH THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE LEADING THE WAY. WE INVEST IN LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND MOVEMENTS USING DIVERSE AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO PURSUE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE, AND WE WORK WITH DONORS TO SUPPORT MOVEMENTS IN WAYS THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DO ON THEIR OWN. THROUGH OUR WORK WITH BOTH FUNDERS AND GRANTEE PARTNERS, WE AIM TO SHIFT POWER AND INVEST IN COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC
$6.2M
3%
TIDES CENTER
$4.8M
2%
SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC
$3.6M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
360
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$67.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY?
No. BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY give?
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY make each year?
In 2024, BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY awarded about 360 grants, totaling nearly $37.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY fund recently?
In 2024, BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY awarded grants to about 900 grantees. Recent grantees include SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC, TIDES CENTER, and SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY?
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.