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GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION

GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
52-1021004
Regional Funder
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GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
52-1021004
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1975

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Governors Highway Safety Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, Michigan, and Maryland, distributing a total of $314.7K across 13 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR THE STATES AND TERRITORIES TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY, INFLUENCE NATIONAL POLICY, ENHANCE PROGRAM MANANGEMENT, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES.
Total Funding Given

$314.7K

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
15%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$19.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$775.8K
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Amy Davey
Board Member
M
Mark Ezzell
Board Member
J
John Saunders
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION?
No. GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION give?
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Michigan, 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 GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2024, GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $315 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2025, GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, and WASHINGTON REGIONAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION?
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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