COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Common Counsel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $101.2 million across 920 grantees, emphasizing its selective approach to funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
Mission Statement
CCF ADVANCES EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT GRANT MAKING AND STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING FOR CLIENT MEMBER FUNDS AND MANAGES PROJECTS FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY AND DONOR EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
5
Education
Environment
Health
Environmental health
Nonprofits
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IMPACTASSETSINC
$37.2M
17%
Movement 4 Black Lives Inc
$15.8M
7%
THE ACCOMPLIS COLLECTIVE INC
$8.7M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
621
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION?
No. COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION give?
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, 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 COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMON COUNSEL 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 COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION awarded about 620 grants, totaling nearly $101.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 920 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPACTASSETSINC, Movement 4 Black Lives Inc, and THE ACCOMPLIS COLLECTIVE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION?
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.