UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION
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The Unlikely Collaborators Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Massachusetts, California, and New York, having distributed a total of $1.8 million to 29 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. 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
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
$1.6M
36%
MORAL COURAGE PROJECT F/K/A PROJECT IJTIHAD
$460K
11%

Naropa University
$250K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION?
No. UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION give?
UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and New York. 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 UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, MORAL COURAGE PROJECT F/K/A PROJECT IJTIHAD, and Naropa University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION?
UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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