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The Placzek Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding in California, Virginia, and Massachusetts. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$21K
4%
Lafayette Partners in Education
$20.8K
4%
KQED INC
$9.2K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$800
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Massachusetts. 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 PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $87 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, Lafayette Partners in Education, and KQED INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE PLACZEK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.