POLICYLINK

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3297479
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Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3297479

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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POLICYLINK is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Florida, Georgia, and California, having disbursed a total of $13.2 million across 290 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with POLICYLINK can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

POLICYLINK IS A NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION INSTITUTE WORKING (CONTINUE ON SCH O) TO BUILD A FUTURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAN PARTICIPATE IN A FLOURISHING MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY, PROSPER IN AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY, AND LIVE IN THRIVING COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY.
Total Funding Given

$13.2M

2024
Grantees funded
290
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

127

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$49K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Michael a McAfee
Board Member
A
Ashleigh G Gardere
Board Member
S
Stewart Kwoh
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POLICYLINK?
No. POLICYLINK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POLICYLINK give?
POLICYLINK primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Georgia, and California. 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 POLICYLINK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POLICYLINK fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 POLICYLINK make each year?
In 2024, POLICYLINK awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $13.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POLICYLINK fund recently?
In 2024, POLICYLINK awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include Black Ambition Opportunity Inc, PROJECT SOUTH INC, and LIBERATION IN A GENERATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POLICYLINK?
POLICYLINK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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