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The William & Pamela Ayer 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 paid a total of $270.7K across five grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NORTHWEST KIDNEY CENTERS
$500K
13%
FOUR WINDS
$270.7K
7%
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$255.5K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $271 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHWEST KIDNEY CENTERS, FOUR WINDS, and UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM & PAMELA AYER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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