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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The GIVEASEED FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$300.8K
2025
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
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Alan Elshafei
Board Member
R
Reem Elshafei
Board Member
T
Tom Golab
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GIVEASEED FOUNDATION?
No. GIVEASEED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GIVEASEED FOUNDATION give?
GIVEASEED FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Texas, and 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 GIVEASEED FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GIVEASEED FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GIVEASEED FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GIVEASEED FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $301 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GIVEASEED FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GIVEASEED FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO ISLAMIC CENTER INC, ISLAMIC CENTER OF NAPERVILLE, and MERCY FOR MANKIND . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GIVEASEED FOUNDATION?
GIVEASEED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.