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This organization closed in 2018. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Microsoft Alumni Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2017, the foundation awarded a total of $818.4K across 21 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.

Mission Statement

TO CATALYZE THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF THE MICROSOFT ALUMNI FAMILY AND LEVERAGE OUR RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS.
Total Funding Given
$818.4K
2017
Grantees funded
21
Multi-year grantees
10%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$389.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sharon Maghie
Board Member
M
Marylou Brannan
Board Member
J
Jane Broom Davidson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION?
No. MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION give?
MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION 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 MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2017, MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $818 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2018, MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SEATTLE FOUNDATION, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOUNDATION, and AMPLIO NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION?
MICROSOFT ALUMNI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.