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FRIENDS OF THE POOR

FRIENDS OF THE POOR

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-3847842
Regional Funder
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FRIENDS OF THE POOR

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-3847842
Regional Funder

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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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FRIENDS OF THE POOR is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. In 2021, the organization awarded a total of $8,000 across two grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO AID THE POOR
Total Funding Given

$8K

2021
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$208.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
T
Teresa Doyle
Board Member
J
Jean Colarusso
Board Member
X
Xavier Wiechers
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF THE POOR?
No. FRIENDS OF THE POOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF THE POOR give?
FRIENDS OF THE POOR primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico 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 FRIENDS OF THE POOR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF THE POOR fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $209 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF THE POOR make each year?
In 2021, FRIENDS OF THE POOR awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $8,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF THE POOR fund recently?
In 2025, FRIENDS OF THE POOR awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSIONS & SCHOOL and WIECHERS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF THE POOR?
FRIENDS OF THE POOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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