Arkay Foundation

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0404924
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0404924
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Arkay Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $820,000 in grants to 197 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$820K

2024
Grantees funded
197
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

54

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marian Penn
Board Member
M
Michael Kieschnick
Board Member
W
William H Soskin Esq
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Arkay Foundation?
No. Arkay Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Arkay Foundation give?
Arkay Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. 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 Arkay Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Arkay Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Arkay Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Arkay Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $820 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Arkay Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Arkay Foundation awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES FOUNDATION, VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT, and THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Arkay Foundation?
Arkay Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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