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Est.

2017

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Natural Stone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to the natural stone industry. With a total of $95.5K in grants paid in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

NSF PROVIDES A FUNDING MECHANISM FOR KEY INDUDSTRY INIATIVES, INCLUDING:- INCREASING NATURAL STONE'S MARKET SHARE- SUPPORTING GLOBALLY UNIFIED STANDARDS- COMBATTING CONFUSION BETWEEN NATURAL AND MANMADE MATERIALS- EDUCATING AND INSPIRING ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS TO USE MORE NATURAL STONE- CULTIVATING FUTURE STONE INDUSTRY LEADERS
Total Funding Given
$95.5K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATURAL STONE INSTITUTE
Oberlin, OH
$419.9K
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$110K
Median 2nd year grant
$66.8K
P
Pam Hammond
Board Member
H
Holly Rohrer
Board Member
R
Ralph Morgan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION?
No. NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION give?
NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. 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 NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $110 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $95 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NATURAL STONE INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION?
NATURAL STONE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.