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The Four Friends Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, providing a total of $1.2 million in grants to 79 nonprofits in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. 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
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
$2.8M
34%

The Cheshire Project DBA Zeno Mountain Farm
Lincoln, VT
$235K
3%
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
Seattle, WA
$180K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
No. FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION give?
FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, New York, 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 FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, The Cheshire Project DBA Zeno Mountain Farm, and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
FOUR FRIENDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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