THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Wireless Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. For the filing year 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $340K across 19 grantees, emphasizing that it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION") ADVANCES POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT FUELED BY INNOVATIVE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Telecommunications
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FFWD
San Francisco, CA
$225K
10%
CAMELBACK VENTURES
GARDEN CITY, ID
$200K
9%
OBJECTIVE ZERO FOUNDATION
Sioux Falls, SD
$188.6K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$29.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION?
No. THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION give?
THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Idaho. 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 WIRELESS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $29 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $340 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FFWD, CAMELBACK VENTURES, and OBJECTIVE ZERO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION?
THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.