CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION
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The Charles Pankow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.1 million awarded to 65 grantees in 2024, the foundation 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
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA
$1.3M
11%

PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Seymour, IN
$1.2M
10%
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$907.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, 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 CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION?
CHARLES PANKOW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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