AI Summary
The Melvin Garb Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that emphasizes relationship-based engagement and funds nonprofits by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $1.9 million across 43 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

HILLEL OF SAN DIEGO
$1.8M
15%
IMPACT CUBED
$800K
7%

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
$710K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION?
No. MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION give?
MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include HILLEL OF SAN DIEGO, IMPACT CUBED, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION?
MELVIN GARB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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