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The Ellen and Samuel Phelan Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New York, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Engaging through a relationship-based model, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WINNAKEE LAND TRUST INC
$77.6K
17%

NANTUCKET CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC
$57.6K
13%
HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM
$22.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Virginia. 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 ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $81 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include WINNAKEE LAND TRUST INC, NANTUCKET CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC, and HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
ELLEN AND SAMUEL PHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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