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CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY
Pub 78

CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY
Pub 78

Palo Alto, CA, US
501(c)
EIN
81-3742328
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY
Pub 78

Palo Alto, CA, US
501(c)
EIN
81-3742328
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2016

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $29.1 million across 72 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROMOTE AND BRING ABOUT ADVANCES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY
Total Funding Given

$29.1M

2024
Grantees funded
72
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$245K
Median 2nd year grant
$189.1K
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Laura Lazarus-Gardner
Board Member
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Liz Castellanos
Board Member
B
Brian Manca
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY?
No. CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY give?
CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, North Carolina, 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 CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $245 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY make each year?
In 2024, CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $29.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY fund recently?
In 2024, CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include FWDUS INC, THE JUST TRUST FOR ACTION, and NPH Action Fund. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY?
CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE ADVOCACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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