Audacious Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-4602068
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-4602068
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Audacious Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has provided $1.3 million in funding to 77 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT INC
$2.5M
18%

EXPLORE ECOLOGY
$834.4K
6%

SANTA BARBARA BICYCLE COALITION DBA MOVE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$467.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$7.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Audacious Foundation?
No. Audacious Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Audacious Foundation give?
Audacious Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Maryland. 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 Audacious Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Audacious Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,634. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Audacious Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Audacious Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Audacious Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Audacious Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT INC, EXPLORE ECOLOGY, and SANTA BARBARA BICYCLE COALITION DBA MOVE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Audacious Foundation?
Audacious Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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