MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Mining and Minerals Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on advancing education in the mining and minerals sector. With a total of $213K in grants paid to six grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING EDUCATE
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ
$478.3K
39%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA
TUCSON, AZ
$25K
2%
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES BUILDING CORPORATION
Golden, CO
$1.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona. 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 MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $213 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA, and COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES BUILDING CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
MINING AND MINERALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.