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The William C. Paley Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $35K in grants paid to nine grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$93K
43%
DIRECT RELIEF
Santa Barbara, CA
$17K
8%

BROOKS SCHOOL
NORTH ANDOVER, MA
$15K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC?
No. WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC give?
WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and Massachusetts. 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 WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $35 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC, DIRECT RELIEF, and BROOKS SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC?
WILLIAM C PALEY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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