TELESCOPE FUND
AI Summary
The Telescope Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that paid out a total of $10.3 million in grants to 109 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Telescope Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PARTNERING WITH DONORS TO EXPAND PHILANTHROPIC GIVING.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ONE ARIZONA
$4.2M
6%
NEW FLORIDA MAJORITY EDUCATION FUND INC
$3M
4%
TIDES CENTER
$2.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$300K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TELESCOPE FUND?
No. TELESCOPE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TELESCOPE FUND give?
TELESCOPE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, North Carolina, and 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 TELESCOPE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TELESCOPE FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $300 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TELESCOPE FUND make each year?
In 2024, TELESCOPE FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $10.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TELESCOPE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, TELESCOPE FUND awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include ONE ARIZONA, NEW FLORIDA MAJORITY EDUCATION FUND INC, and TIDES CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TELESCOPE FUND?
TELESCOPE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.