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WOODLAWN FOUNDATION
Pub 78

WOODLAWN FOUNDATION
Pub 78

SAN MATEO, CA, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
94-0661414
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
funder logo

WOODLAWN FOUNDATION
Pub 78

SAN MATEO, CA, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
94-0661414
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1914

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Woodlawn Foundation is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.3 million across 62 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CIVIC BETTERMENT & SOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMON GOOD & GENERAL WELFARE OF S.F. BAY AREA
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
62
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
E
Edward R Barney
Board Member
S
Susan a West
Board Member
F
Frank B Blum Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOODLAWN FOUNDATION?
No. WOODLAWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOODLAWN FOUNDATION give?
WOODLAWN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Vermont, 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 WOODLAWN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOODLAWN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOODLAWN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WOODLAWN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOODLAWN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WOODLAWN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include OKIZU FOUNDATION, WORLD LEARNING INC, and THE BREAD PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOODLAWN FOUNDATION?
WOODLAWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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