THE DENOVO INITIATIVE
AI Summary
The Denovo Initiative is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $911.4K distributed across 25 grantees in 2024, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC
NEW YORK, NY
$253K
12%
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
Los Angeles, CA
$212.3K
10%
INCITE PRODUCTIONS INC
Boulder, CO
$200.5K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$26.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$45.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DENOVO INITIATIVE?
No. THE DENOVO INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DENOVO INITIATIVE give?
THE DENOVO INITIATIVE primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. 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 DENOVO INITIATIVE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DENOVO INITIATIVE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DENOVO INITIATIVE make each year?
In 2024, THE DENOVO INITIATIVE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $911 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DENOVO INITIATIVE fund recently?
In 2024, THE DENOVO INITIATIVE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC, INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC, and INCITE PRODUCTIONS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DENOVO INITIATIVE?
THE DENOVO INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.