479 foundations$523.1M total annual giving$20K median grant48 states with funders
Discover 479 grantmaking foundations funding low-income communities programs, with combined annual giving of $523.1M. The median grant size for low-income communities is $20K.
Low-Income Communities Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
479
Total Annual Giving
$523.1M
Total Assets Under Management
$11.1B
Median Grant Size
$20K
States with Funders
48
Total Grants on Record
0
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Marilyn & William Young Foundation Grantmaking Program
Leadership developmentAccessible arts experiencesFamily support systems+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Programs and projects must affect citizens of Owensboro/Daviess County. The Foundation generally does not fund endowments, annual fund appeals, religious organizations, event sponsorships, individuals, or operating costs, and does not support organizations that discriminate based on protected classifications.
Free tax preparationVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Earned Income Tax Credit access+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations that provide free tax preparation services through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Applicants must meet IRS and CASH partnership requirements, including obtaining an EFIN and SIDN, maintaining secure technology and storage, having at least two trained site coordinators, operating at least eight hours per week during tax season, and sharing aggregate client and return data.
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, serve Baltimore City residents, have a total organizational budget of $500,000 or less, and align with at least one listed focus area. Organizations with an open Weinberg Foundation grant are ineligible.
Who can apply: Applications are accepted only from nonprofit organizations operating within Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, or Lake counties. No applications from individuals. Selected nonprofits should demonstrate superior leadership. The foundation's mission is to support higher education, the arts, and social services in Northeast Ohio.
Primary care accessSpecialty care access / donated surgeriesOral health+6 more
Who can apply: Non-profit, health-related organizations and programs operating in PFMC's service area (primarily North San Francisco Bay Area counties and San Diego County). Projects should enhance availability or quality of health services for underserved, uninsured or low-income populations. Specific eligibility details or required documentation are not provided on the posted grant summaries.
Social justiceAffordable housingHomelessness+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations that received a Foundation grant in the previous year may submit a proposal, provided they submit a narrative and financial report on activities supported by the Foundation's most recent grant. Priority is given to comprehensive programs aligned with the District of Columbia's Homeward DC strategic plan. Unsolicited requests from organizations without an existing funding relationship are not accepted.
The typical Low-Income Communities foundation awards grants of $20K. Approximately 37% of Low-Income Communities foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Low-Income Communities Grants
How many foundations fund low-income communities?
There are 479 grantmaking foundations that fund low-income communities programs across 48 states.
What is the median grant size for low-income communities?
The median grant from foundations funding low-income communities is $20K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest low-income communities foundations?
The largest foundations funding low-income communities by annual giving include EDEN HOUSING INC, ARUNDEL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC, La Cooperativa Campesina de California, with combined giving of $39.7M.
Which states have the most low-income communities funders?
The states with the most low-income communities foundations are California (78), New York (47), Massachusetts (39). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find low-income communities grants for my nonprofit?
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