AI Summary
The Thagard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to establish connections before seeking support. Organizations interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Orange, CA
$71K
5%
Culver Educational Foundation
Culver, IN
$60K
4%

Center for Excellence in Education
Mclean, VA
$55.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THAGARD FOUNDATION?
No. THAGARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THAGARD FOUNDATION give?
THAGARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Indiana. 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 THAGARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THAGARD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THAGARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THAGARD FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $258 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THAGARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THAGARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY, Culver Educational Foundation, and Center for Excellence in Education. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THAGARD FOUNDATION?
THAGARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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