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The GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $11.5 million in grants paid to 101 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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Bay Education Fund
$4.7M
11%
RAVENSWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$4.4M
11%
LEADING EDUCATORS INC
$2.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION?
No. GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION give?
GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $11.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include Bay Education Fund, RAVENSWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION, and LEADING EDUCATORS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION?
GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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