AI Summary
The Jay and Valar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with select nonprofits, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $40K in grants paid in 2024 to four grantees, the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SASTHA TAMIL FOUNDATION
Mckinney, TX
$85K
63%

AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION (USA)
Fremont, CA
$35K
26%
BONFARE MARKETS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Milpitas, CA
$10K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION?
No. JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION give?
JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and California. 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 JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include SASTHA TAMIL FOUNDATION, AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION (USA), and BONFARE MARKETS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION?
JAY AND VALAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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