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The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with its grantees, as it only provides funding by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the fund allocated a total of $330.5K across 75 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

TIDES FOUNDATION
$330.6K
59%

BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$11.5K
2%
CENTER FOR MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY INC
$11.3K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund?
No. The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund give?
The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Wisconsin. 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 The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund make each year?
In 2024, The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $331 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES FOUNDATION, BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and CENTER FOR MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund?
The Leo J & Celia Carlin Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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