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THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION

THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
52-1811691
Regional Funder
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THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
52-1811691
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1993

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Council Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Mississippi, Ohio, and California, having disbursed a total of $83.3K in grants in 2024 to three grantees. 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 Council Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$83.3K

2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$54.2K
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Ken Ewell
Board Member
D
David Eslick
Board Member
D
David Becker
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION?
No. THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION give?
THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Ohio, and California. 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 COUNCIL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION, GAMMA IOTA SIGMA, and INSURANCE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION?
THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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