AI Summary
The Norfolk Southern Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $4.4 million in grants to 305 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT
Norfolk, VA
$662.2K
2%
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
NORFOLK, VA
$556.8K
2%
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA INC
Atlanta, GA
$411.7K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION?
No. NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION give?
NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia. 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 NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,515. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, and UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION?
NORFOLK SOUTHERN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.