AI Summary
ENCOURAGE INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $9 million across 47 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with ENCOURAGE INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
Indianapolis, IN
$4M
26%
CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC
EVANSTON, IL
$2.5M
16%
ANCHOR HOUSE MINISTRIES
Kansas City, MO
$1.3M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENCOURAGE INC?
No. ENCOURAGE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ENCOURAGE INC give?
ENCOURAGE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Florida, and Illinois. 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 ENCOURAGE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENCOURAGE INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENCOURAGE INC make each year?
In 2024, ENCOURAGE INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENCOURAGE INC fund recently?
In 2024, ENCOURAGE INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC, CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC, and ANCHOR HOUSE MINISTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENCOURAGE INC?
ENCOURAGE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.