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FRIDAY FOUNDATION

FRIDAY FOUNDATION

Medina, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-1889104
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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FRIDAY FOUNDATION

Medina, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-1889104
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The FRIDAY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2021, it awarded a total of $48.5 million across eight grantees, primarily focusing on Washington and Connecticut. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$48.5M

2021
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
13%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$635K
Median 2nd year grant
$33.5M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
George Steers
Board Member
D
Donald Hussong
Employee
C
Carolyn Grinstein
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIDAY FOUNDATION?
No. FRIDAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIDAY FOUNDATION give?
FRIDAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington and Connecticut. 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 FRIDAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIDAY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $635 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIDAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, FRIDAY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $48.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIDAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FRIDAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include SEATTLE ART MUSEUM, SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION, and SEATTLE OPERA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIDAY FOUNDATION?
FRIDAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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