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The Waverley Street Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Washington, D.C., and New York. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$190M
18%
CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION
$144M
14%
THOUSAND CURRENTS
$40M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
144
Median 1st year grant
$1M
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION?
No. WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION give?
WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $282.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION, and THOUSAND CURRENTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION?
WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.