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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Tijeras Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.1 million across 49 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
V
Virgil L Dugan
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Johns
Board Member
K
Ken Johns
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TIJERAS FOUNDATION?
No. TIJERAS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TIJERAS FOUNDATION give?
TIJERAS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Florida, and Texas. 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 TIJERAS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TIJERAS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TIJERAS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TIJERAS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TIJERAS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TIJERAS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG LIFE, ACTON ACADEMY, and PROJECT LIFT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TIJERAS FOUNDATION?
TIJERAS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.