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The May and Bill Allison Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on California and Maryland, having disbursed a total of $230.3K in grants to 12 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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SPARK RESCUE SANTA BARBARA
$216.9K
13%
SANTA BARBARA WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK
$157.9K
9%

NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION
$110K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to May and Bill Allison Foundation?
No. May and Bill Allison Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does May and Bill Allison Foundation give?
May and Bill Allison Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California and Maryland. 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 May and Bill Allison Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from May and Bill Allison Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does May and Bill Allison Foundation make each year?
In 2024, May and Bill Allison Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $230 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did May and Bill Allison Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, May and Bill Allison Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SPARK RESCUE SANTA BARBARA, SANTA BARBARA WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK, and NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to May and Bill Allison Foundation?
May and Bill Allison Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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