AI Summary
The Walter R Garrison Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $6.4 million distributed among four grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Media, PA
$4.1M
61%
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Philadelphia, PA
$1.5M
23%
MUSICOPIA INC
Philadelphia, PA
$1M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$23.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$522.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION?
No. THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION give?
THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Kansas. 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 THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA, and MUSICOPIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION?
THE WALTER R GARRISON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.