CITY FUND
AI Summary
CITY FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $109.3M across 96 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT CITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)PUBLIC EDUCATION OUTCOMES FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MIND TRUST INC
Indianapolis, IN
$43.9M
13%
EDUCATION FORWARD DC
Washington, DC
$28.4M
9%
NEW SCHOOLS FOR BATON ROUGE
Baton Rouge, LA
$25.9M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
119
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$265K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 177 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 7 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CITY FUND?
No. CITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CITY FUND give?
CITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, New Jersey, and Louisiana. 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 CITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CITY FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CITY FUND make each year?
In 2024, CITY FUND awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $78 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CITY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, CITY FUND awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MIND TRUST INC, EDUCATION FORWARD DC, and NEW SCHOOLS FOR BATON ROUGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CITY FUND?
CITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.