AI Summary
The Mauna Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $187.5K across 41 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
Indianapolis, IN
$1.5M
46%

JOVENES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
$610K
19%

A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT
Los Angeles, CA
$90K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mauna Foundation?
No. Mauna Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mauna Foundation give?
Mauna Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, and New York. 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 Mauna Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mauna 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 Mauna Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Mauna Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $188 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mauna Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Mauna Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC, JOVENES INC, and A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mauna Foundation?
Mauna Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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