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The Lester Napier Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $167K in grants paid to 58 grantees in 2024, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PREBLE STREET
PORTLAND, ME
$212.5K
9%

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION
Providence, RI
$147.5K
6%

Midcoast Maine Community Action
Bath, ME
$115K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC give?
THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Florida, 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 LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $167 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include PREBLE STREET, RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION, and Midcoast Maine Community Action. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC?
THE LESTER NAPIER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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