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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The 444S Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $2.5 million across 35 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$2.5M
2024
Grantees funded
35
Multi-year grantees
83%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
James N Sheldon
Board Member
W
William Morgan Roush
Board Member
C
Corrie Yackulic
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 444S FOUNDATION?
No. 444S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 444S FOUNDATION give?
444S FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Alaska, and California. 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 444S FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 444S FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 444S FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, 444S FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 444S FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, 444S FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY, WINTER WILDLANDS ALLIANCE INC, and The Alaska Center Education Fund. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 444S FOUNDATION?
444S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.