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The Lucy E. Holcombe Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its funding process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORLEANS CONSERVATION TRUST
Orleans, MA
$255K
9%
WARREN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Warren, RI
$170K
6%
SCRUFFY PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE
Johnston, RI
$150K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. 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 LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ORLEANS CONSERVATION TRUST, WARREN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, and SCRUFFY PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
LUCY E HOLCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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