AI Summary
The DISCOVERY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with grantees, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $636.5K awarded to 24 organizations in 2024, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Baylor Health Care System Foundation
$1.3M
17%
Austin College
$1M
14%
The Texas A&M Health Science Center Foundation
$792.2K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$39.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
No. DISCOVERY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DISCOVERY FOUNDATION give?
DISCOVERY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and Tennessee. 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 DISCOVERY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DISCOVERY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DISCOVERY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DISCOVERY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $637 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DISCOVERY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DISCOVERY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor Health Care System Foundation, Austin College, and The Texas A&M Health Science Center Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
DISCOVERY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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