AI Summary
The Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $3.2 million across 114 grantees.
Mission Statement
DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
$1.9M
14%
ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$866.8K
6%
CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS
$481.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION?
No. MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION give?
MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON 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 MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC, ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, and CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION?
MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.