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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation allocated $100,000 across 20 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$100K
2024
Grantees funded
20
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
M
Meriam M Good
Board Member
J
Jeff Kerr
Board Member
T
Travis Kowalski
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION?
No. MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION give?
MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, 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 MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND LAW, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION?
MIND SCIENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.