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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The German Marshall Fund of the United States is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering transatlantic cooperation and addressing global challenges. In 2024, the fund disbursed a total of $325K across 10 grantees, focusing on relationship-based engagements and grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES (GMF) IS AN AMERICAN INSTITUTION THAT STRENGTHENS TRANSATLANTIC COOPERATION ON REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SPIRIT OF THE MARSHALL PLAN.
Total Funding Given
$325K
2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$32.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Joyce Chang
Board Member
J
John Emerson
Board Member
F
Frank Friedman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES?
No. THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES give?
THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maryland, and New York. 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 THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES make each year?
In 2024, THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $325 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES fund recently?
In 2024, THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, AMERICAN COUNCIL ON GERMANY INC, and American-German Institute Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES?
THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.