AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
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The American Psychological Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, California, and Pennsylvania, having distributed a total of $1.1 million across 118 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE POWER OF PSYCHOLOGY TO ELEVATE THE HUMAN CONDITION AND ADVANCE HUMAN POTENTIAL BOTH NOW AND IN GENERATIONS TO COME.
Cause Areas
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Social sciences
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
$914.6K
17%
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
$445.5K
8%
Yale University
$91.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$19.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION?
No. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION give?
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Pennsylvania. 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 AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION?
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.