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The Nolan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $230,000 distributed among 53 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL INC
Avon, CT
$302.8K
13%
ST THOMAS ACADEMY
MENDOTA HTS, MN
$163K
7%
SQUASH HAVEN INC
New Haven, CT
$144K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Connecticut, and Wyoming. 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 NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $230 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL INC, ST THOMAS ACADEMY, and SQUASH HAVEN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE NOLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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