AI Summary
The Fenwick Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the fund disbursed a total of $1.5 million across 138 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND IS A PUBLIC BENEFIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CREATED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 FOR THE BROAD-BASED PUBLIC BENEFIT THAT PROMOTES COLLECTIVE GIVING TO ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING IMPORTANT SOCIETAL ISSUES SUCH AS ACCESS TO JUSTICE, RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY, FOOD SECURITY, DISASTER RELIEF, AND SLOWING CLIMATE CHANGE.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
San Jose, CA
$744.2K
11%
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
Washington, DC
$347K
5%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$194K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$16.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND?
No. FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND give?
FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND make each year?
In 2024, FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS, and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND?
FENWICK COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.