AI Summary
The Crankstart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $201.3 million in grants to 582 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Crankstart Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$99.8M
8%
JUILLIARD SCHOOL
$50.1M
4%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$39.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
435
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$220K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CRANKSTART FOUNDATION?
No. CRANKSTART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CRANKSTART FOUNDATION give?
CRANKSTART FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 CRANKSTART FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CRANKSTART FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CRANKSTART FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CRANKSTART FOUNDATION awarded about 440 grants, totaling nearly $201.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CRANKSTART FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CRANKSTART FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 580 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, JUILLIARD SCHOOL, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CRANKSTART FOUNDATION?
CRANKSTART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.