AI Summary
The Paul L Wattis Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, so interested nonprofits are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $370.5K across 23 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORGANIZATION
San Francisco, CA
$325K
17%
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
$125K
7%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
BERKELEY, CA
$110K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Paul L Wattis Foundation?
No. Paul L Wattis Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Paul L Wattis Foundation give?
Paul L Wattis Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 Paul L Wattis Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Paul L Wattis Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Paul L Wattis Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Paul L Wattis Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $371 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Paul L Wattis Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Paul L Wattis Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORGANIZATION, CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Paul L Wattis Foundation?
Paul L Wattis Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.