WAYFARER FOUNDATION
Highland Park, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
86-2088032
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Highland Park, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
86-2088032
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Wayfarer Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, California, and New York, having disbursed a total of $23.9 million across 187 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MONA FOUNDATION
$1.8M
3%
NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER INC
$1.6M
3%
CHEYENNE RIVER YOUTH PROJECT INC
$1.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
166
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAYFARER FOUNDATION?
No. WAYFARER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAYFARER FOUNDATION give?
WAYFARER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and New York. 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 WAYFARER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAYFARER FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAYFARER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WAYFARER FOUNDATION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $23.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAYFARER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WAYFARER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include MONA FOUNDATION, NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER INC, and CHEYENNE RIVER YOUTH PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAYFARER FOUNDATION?
WAYFARER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.