LAUREL FOUNDATION
SOUTH PASADENA, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
95-4556814
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
SOUTH PASADENA, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
95-4556814
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Laurel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $3.3 million in 2022, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections. Nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LymeLight Foundation
$3.4M
16%
WINDMILL SCHOOL INC
$3M
14%
BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND
$2.4M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAUREL FOUNDATION?
No. LAUREL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAUREL FOUNDATION give?
LAUREL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Missouri, and New York. 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 LAUREL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAUREL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAUREL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, LAUREL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAUREL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2022, LAUREL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LymeLight Foundation, WINDMILL SCHOOL INC, and BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAUREL FOUNDATION?
LAUREL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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