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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Placzek Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $86.5K across 47 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$86.5K
2024
Grantees funded
47
Multi-year grantees
68%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$600
Median 2nd year grant
$500
C
Christopher Placzek
Board Member
M
Mary Ann Placzek Scheuer
Employee
M
Maryann Placzek Scheuer
Employee

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, Massachusetts, and Virginia. 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 Lafayette Partners in Education, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, 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.