AI Summary
The WALLIS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $330K allocated to 98 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$1M
16%
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$851.5K
14%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
$586.6K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALLIS FOUNDATION?
No. WALLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WALLIS FOUNDATION give?
WALLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 WALLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALLIS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 WALLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WALLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $330 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WALLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALLIS FOUNDATION?
WALLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.