CHANNEL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Channel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits to provide funding, having paid a total of $143.5K across 47 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages with potential grantees through invitation-only pathways. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Channel Foundation can explore warm-introduction opportunities via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Television
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
$1.5M
12%
GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC
$626.5K
5%
GLOBAL PRESS INSTITUTE
$375K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHANNEL FOUNDATION?
No. CHANNEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHANNEL FOUNDATION give?
CHANNEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 CHANNEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHANNEL 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 CHANNEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHANNEL FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $144 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHANNEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHANNEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC, and GLOBAL PRESS INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHANNEL FOUNDATION?
CHANNEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.