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Pillar Foundation

Pillar Foundation

Tyler, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-1987223
Private Foundation
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Pillar Foundation

Tyler, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-1987223
Private Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Pillar Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $108.1K in grants, benefiting one selected grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To provide a support network to spouses of transitioned Naval Special Warfare service-members; to share resources, to mentor and guide newly transitioned wives into the civilian world by holding retreats and garnering a database of sisterhood to reconnect state to state. Further objective is to assist with the needs of the spouse educationally or with entrepreneur endeavors.
Total Funding Given

$108.1K

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE STEPS FOUNDATION
San Diego, CA
$98.1K
91%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$98.1K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
T
Teresa Shick
Board Member
B
Bianca Oberhelman
Board Member
C
Courtney Vargo
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Pillar Foundation?
No. Pillar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Pillar Foundation give?
Pillar Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California 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 Pillar Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Pillar Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $98 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Pillar Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Pillar Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $108 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Pillar Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Pillar Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE STEPS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Pillar Foundation?
Pillar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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