NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-4602133
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Santa Barbara, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
47-4602133
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•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Natalie Orfalea Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.1 million awarded to 76 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Genetic conditions and birth defects
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
$841.9K
13%
Audacious Foundation
$328.9K
5%
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$261.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION?
No. NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION give?
NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Colorado. 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 NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, Audacious Foundation, and THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION?
NATALIE ORFALEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.