AI Summary
The Discovery Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $537.5K in grants to 27 grantees since its establishment in 2018. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Discovery Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INSTITUTE OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
$519K
57%
OUT TEACH
$41K
4%
Child Study Center
$30K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Discovery Fund?
No. The Discovery Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Discovery Fund give?
The Discovery Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 Discovery Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Discovery Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Discovery Fund make each year?
In 2018, The Discovery Fund awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $538 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Discovery Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The Discovery Fund awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include INSTITUTE OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, OUT TEACH, and Child Study Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Discovery Fund?
The Discovery Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.