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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily through invitation-only engagements, emphasizing relationship-based connections with its grantees. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $87.5K across seven grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$87.5K
2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
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William Arch Sholten
Board Member
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Katherine S Powell
Board Member
J
Joanna S Wallander
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION?
No. FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION give?
FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Texas, and Connecticut. 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 FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $87 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include RETT SYNDROME RESEARCH TRUST INC, CASA FOR HUNT COUNTY INC, and NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION?
FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.