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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Musk Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, granting a total of $1.7 million to 14 grantees in 2021. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.7M
2021
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Elon Musk
Board Member
J
Jared Birchall
Employee
K
Kimbal Musk
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MUSK FOUNDATION?
No. MUSK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MUSK FOUNDATION give?
MUSK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, 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 MUSK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MUSK FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MUSK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, MUSK FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MUSK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, MUSK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MUSK FOUNDATION?
MUSK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.