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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

FAIRFAX, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
54-1603842
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

FAIRFAX, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
54-1603842
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The George Mason University Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Virginia and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for its grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVANCE AND FURTHER THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1966 TO RECEIVE, MANAGE, INVEST, AND ADMINISTER PRIVATE GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING ENDOWMENT AND REAL PROPERTY.
Total Funding Given

$112.1M

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

8

Median 1st year grant
$26.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$57.2K
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Elizabeth Cantrell
Board Member
C
Carrie J Rose
Board Member
T
Trishana E Bowden
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC give?
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, 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 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $27 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $112.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, and Institute for Humane Studies. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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