AI Summary
MAKE THE CONNECTION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $369.6K across 9 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC OR LITERARY PURPOSES BY ENGAGING DIRECTLY IN SUPPORT OF SUCH PURPOSES OR BY MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR USE IN SUCH PURPOSES.
Cause Areas
1
Educational management
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SERGIO AND ANGELA GARCIA FOUNDATION
Austin, TX
$610.3K
39%
MUNY CONSERVANCY
AUSTIN, TX
$287K
18%
DELL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
ST. LOUIS, MO
$250K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$152.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$116K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKE THE CONNECTION?
No. MAKE THE CONNECTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKE THE CONNECTION give?
MAKE THE CONNECTION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Missouri, and Georgia. 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 MAKE THE CONNECTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKE THE CONNECTION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $153 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKE THE CONNECTION make each year?
In 2024, MAKE THE CONNECTION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $370 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKE THE CONNECTION fund recently?
In 2024, MAKE THE CONNECTION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SERGIO AND ANGELA GARCIA FOUNDATION, MUNY CONSERVANCY, and DELL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKE THE CONNECTION?
MAKE THE CONNECTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.