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The Gardner Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking model, having paid a total of $567K across 22 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for potential funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CROSSPURPOSE
Denver, CO
$680.7K
27%
CITY UNITE
Westminster, CO
$555.6K
22%
Stand Together Foundation
ARLINGTON, VA
$225K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Virginia, 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 GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $567 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CROSSPURPOSE, CITY UNITE, and Stand Together Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
GARDNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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