EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC
AI Summary
The East Lake Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development through strategic funding initiatives. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $2 million across 18 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking by operating on an invitation-only basis and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE EAST LAKE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE TOOLS FOR FAMILIES OF THE VILLAGES OF EAST LAKE AND STUDENTS OF DREW CHARTER SCHOOL TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, MIXED-INCOME HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EDUCATIONAL HOLDINGS FOUNDATION INC
ATLANTA, GA
$22.9M
47%
DREW CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Atlanta, GA
$16.8M
35%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA (1361)
Atlanta, GA
$2.9M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$82.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$92.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC?
No. EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC give?
EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia. 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 EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $83 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC make each year?
In 2024, EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC fund recently?
In 2024, EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include EDUCATIONAL HOLDINGS FOUNDATION INC, DREW CHARTER SCHOOL INC, and YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA (1361). More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC?
EAST LAKE FOUNDATIONINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.