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The Muriel Pollia Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, as it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $954.5K across 65 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to targeted and relationship-based funding. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Washington, DC
$555K
15%
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
$408K
11%

NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC
New York, NY
$262.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION?
No. THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION give?
THE MURIEL POLLIA 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 THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $955 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY, Vanderbilt University, and NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION?
THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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