AI Summary
The Ferdi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $268.6K across 12 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Ferdi Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
Chicago, IL
$100K
21%
WOMENS GLOBAL EDUCATION PROJECT
Oak Park, IL
$22.5K
5%
TRIVENI INSTITUTE
Chicago, IL
$10K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$2.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ferdi Foundation?
No. Ferdi Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ferdi Foundation give?
Ferdi Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Vermont, and Oregon. 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 Ferdi Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ferdi Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,887. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ferdi Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Ferdi Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $269 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ferdi Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Ferdi Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, WOMENS GLOBAL EDUCATION PROJECT, and TRIVENI INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ferdi Foundation?
Ferdi Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.