AI Summary
The Boys Club Fund of the Optimist Club of Arlington County, VA, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within its local community. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $72.5K across five grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROMOTE YOUTH ATHLETICS AND SCHOLORSHIPS
Cause Areas
2
Housing development
Youth services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARLINGTON CAL RIPKEN BABE RUTH
Arlington, VA
$110K
47%
YORKTOWN ICE HOCKEY CLUB
Arlington, VA
$35K
15%
ARLINGTON SOCCER ASSOCIATION
ARLINGTON, VA
$32.5K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA?
No. BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA give?
BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. 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 BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA make each year?
In 2024, BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $73 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA fund recently?
In 2024, BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ARLINGTON CAL RIPKEN BABE RUTH, YORKTOWN ICE HOCKEY CLUB, and ARLINGTON SOCCER ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA?
BOYS CLUB FUND OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON COUNTYVA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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