AI Summary
The Amara Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, it awarded a total of $354K across 23 grantees, but does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LONG NOW FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$167K
22%
SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE
Freeport, ME
$60K
8%
REVIVE & RESTORE
Sausalito, CA
$40K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Amara Foundation?
No. Amara Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Amara Foundation give?
Amara Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. 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 Amara Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Amara Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Amara Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Amara Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $354 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Amara Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Amara Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LONG NOW FOUNDATION, SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE, and REVIVE & RESTORE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Amara Foundation?
Amara Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.