AI Summary
The Lost Pond Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, having distributed a total of $1.7 million in grants to 22 nonprofits in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for grant engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$739K
22%

By The Hand Club For Kids
Chicago, IL
$375K
11%

BREAKTHROUGH T1D
NEW YORK, NY
$325K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lost Pond Foundation?
No. Lost Pond Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lost Pond Foundation give?
Lost Pond Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Ohio. 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 Lost Pond Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lost Pond Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lost Pond Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Lost Pond Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lost Pond Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Lost Pond Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, By The Hand Club For Kids, and BREAKTHROUGH T1D. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lost Pond Foundation?
Lost Pond Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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