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The Thistlewood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Mariusz Smolij, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Louisiana, having allocated a total of $8,000 across three grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS
$150K
24%
UNIV OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION INC
$150K
24%
SOCIETY FOR LOUISIANA IRISES
$3K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ?
No. THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ give?
THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana. 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 THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ make each year?
In 2024, THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $8,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ fund recently?
In 2024, THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS, UNIV OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION INC, and SOCIETY FOR LOUISIANA IRISES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ?
THISTLEWOOD FOUNDATION C/O MARIUSZ SMOLIJ does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.