AI Summary
CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.7M in grants paid to 118 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MOBILIZING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND THE RESOURCES OF PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR PEOPLE, PLACES AND THE PLANET.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
WASHINGTON, DC
$4M
11%
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
ARLINGTON, VA
$2M
6%
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$2M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
117
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 311 grantees
- 19 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION?
No. CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION give?
CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. 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 CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $7.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, and UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION?
CERITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.