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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Choate Foundation (formerly Choate Bridges Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $2.3 million in grants to 158 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$2.3M
2024
Grantees funded
158
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
W
W Millard Choate
Board Member
E
Emily G Choate
Employee
K
Katherine Choate
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION)?
No. THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) give?
THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. 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 CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES 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 THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) make each year?
In 2024, THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION INC, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INC, and GROVE PARK FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION)?
THE CHOATE FOUNDATION (FKA CHOATE BRIDGES FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.