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NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND

NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
92-1117448
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
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NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
92-1117448
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Navigation Charitable Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Pennsylvania, California, and New York, having disbursed a total of $35.1 million in grants in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE NAVIGATION FUND IS ADVANCING BOLD SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT PROBLEMS.
Total Funding Given

$35.1M

2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$2.4M
Median 2nd year grant
$14.8M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
David Coman-Hidy
Board Member
S
Seemay Chou
Board Member
J
Jen Pahlka
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND?
No. NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND give?
NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, 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 NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND make each year?
In 2024, NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $35.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM, HUMANE AMERICA ANIMAL FOUNDATION, and NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND?
NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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