AI Summary
The Gooding Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. This foundation 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 via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RAY OF HOPE CANCER FOUNDATION
Denver, CO
$200K
23%
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$100K
11%
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY
$50K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Virginia. 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 GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $178 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2018, GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include RAY OF HOPE CANCER FOUNDATION, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC, and THE ROTARY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
GOODING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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