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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Lyda Hill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on strategic funding with a total of $3.5 million in grants paid to 16 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$3.5M
2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
6%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$678.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3M
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Mary Jalonick
Board Member
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Nicole Small
Board Member
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Frank Mackey
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION?
No. THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION give?
THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Washington, 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 LYDA HILL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $679 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE, and Children's Medical Center Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION?
THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.