AI Summary
The James D & Bess S Polis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, primarily by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation allocated $55,000 across 10 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CLIMB DBA CLIMB WYOMING
Cheyenne, WY
$131.3K
24%
GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND INC
Yorktown Heights, NY
$110K
20%
ST JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S HOME INC
Torrington, WY
$77.5K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION give?
JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wyoming, New York, and California. 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 JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION 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 JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $55 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CLIMB DBA CLIMB WYOMING, GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND INC, and ST JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S HOME INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION?
JAMES D & BESS S POLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.