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The LAURAL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $18.6 million across 64 grantees, primarily focusing on California, Washington, D.C., and New York. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WATER FOUNDATION
$6.5M
13%

LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INC
$4.5M
9%

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
$3.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAURAL FOUNDATION?
No. LAURAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAURAL FOUNDATION give?
LAURAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, 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 LAURAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAURAL FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 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 LAURAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAURAL FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $18.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAURAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAURAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include WATER FOUNDATION, LAND TRUST ALLIANCE INC, and ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAURAL FOUNDATION?
LAURAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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