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The Enchiridion Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Ernest Williams III, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Tennessee, Virginia, and Oklahoma, having distributed a total of $1.1 million across 83 grantees in 2023. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
$425K
8%
VIRGINIA EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
$305K
6%

THE NEXT DOOR INC
$240K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
94
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III?
No. ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III give?
ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Virginia, and Oklahoma. 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 ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III make each year?
In 2024, ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III fund recently?
In 2024, ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, and THE NEXT DOOR INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III?
ENCHIRIDION FOUNDATION C/O ERNEST WILLIAMS III does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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