AI Summary
The Lily Pad Fund for Nature is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting environmental initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model. With a total of $61.9K in grants paid to five grantees in 2024, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES
$101.6K
79%
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC
$10.9K
8%
The Stewardship Network
$10K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lily Pad Fund for Nature?
No. Lily Pad Fund for Nature does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lily Pad Fund for Nature give?
Lily Pad Fund for Nature primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Michigan. 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 Lily Pad Fund for Nature’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lily Pad Fund for Nature fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lily Pad Fund for Nature make each year?
In 2024, Lily Pad Fund for Nature awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $62 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lily Pad Fund for Nature fund recently?
In 2024, Lily Pad Fund for Nature awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC, and The Stewardship Network. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lily Pad Fund for Nature?
Lily Pad Fund for Nature does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.