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Est.

2018

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Wander Project is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $72.1K across 24 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to relationship-based funding. Wander Project does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO TRANSFORM OUTDOOR ADVENTURES INTO PLATFORMS THAT RAISE AWARENESS FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES
Total Funding Given
$72.1K
2024
Grantees funded
24
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$8.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Z
Zander Chase
Board Member
J
Josh Lukasak
Board Member
L
Lindsey Powers
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WANDER PROJECT?
No. WANDER PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WANDER PROJECT give?
WANDER PROJECT primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and Utah. 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 WANDER PROJECT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WANDER PROJECT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,323. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WANDER PROJECT make each year?
In 2024, WANDER PROJECT awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $72 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WANDER PROJECT fund recently?
In 2024, WANDER PROJECT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES FOR DINE BIKEYAH INC, YOSEMITE FOUNDATION, and GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE PARTNERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WANDER PROJECT?
WANDER PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.