AI Summary
THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on providing grants through a relationship-based engagement model, exclusively by invitation. With a total of $48K in grants paid to five grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation
Fullerton, CA
$45K
51%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES, CA
$31.5K
36%
PARARESCUE ASSOCIATION
Kirkland, WA
$5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION?
No. THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION give?
THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, 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 THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $48 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include The Spectrum of Hope Foundation, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, and PARARESCUE ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION?
THE NEXT DOT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.