479 foundations$529.8M total annual giving$20K median grant48 states with funders
Discover 479 grantmaking foundations funding low-income communities programs, with combined annual giving of $529.8M. The median grant size for low-income communities is $20K.
Low-Income Communities Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
479
Total Annual Giving
$529.8M
Total Assets Under Management
$11.4B
Median Grant Size
$20K
States with Funders
48
Total Grants on Record
7,804
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Transformation of Mental Health Care Program (Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation)
Mental health services researchImplementation scienceChild and adolescent mental health care+4 more
Who can apply: Academic researchers at universities, research institutions, health systems, or comparable settings are eligible. Investigators must be based at U.S. institutions and complete all project research in the United States. Applicants may be at any career stage but must have sufficient pilot data and be established enough to lead rigorous research; early-career investigators are encouraged to collaborate with senior researchers. Proposals must include rigorous research, pilot data, implementation or service outcomes, a high-reach underserved population, and potential for future scaling. Service-only projects without rigorous research and relevant pilot data will not be reviewed.
EducationLearningProgram quality and effectiveness+4 more
Who can apply: The Foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and generally supports organizations serving residents of Chicago. It prioritizes programs with a demonstrated record of high-quality services, efforts to improve program effectiveness, innovative approaches, policy advocacy, clear outcomes, and evaluation procedures. Specific projects are preferred over general operating support.
EmploymentVocational trainingWorkforce development+4 more
Who can apply: The Foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and generally supports organizations serving Chicago residents. Priority is given to programs with a demonstrated record of effective services, efforts to improve program quality, innovative approaches, policy advocacy, clear outcomes, and evaluation procedures. Specific projects are preferred over general operating support.
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. Funded 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.
Community healthLow-income residentsCollaborative health initiatives
Who can apply: Applicants must have qualifying nonprofit or government status, operate under governing documents, operate nondiscriminatorily, demonstrate effective performance and financial responsibility with three years of audits or financial statements, serve the specified geographic area, and become an approved Intermountain Health vendor.
Civic, Community, and Capacity BuildingCrisis InterventionEarly Childhood Development+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, public entity, or have a fiscal sponsor; be based in Colorado and primarily serve Colorado residents; have an annual operating budget under $10 million; have operated for at least three years; have stable, permanent leadership; not have received Foundation funding in both of the two previous years; and not have submitted a grant application within the past 12 months. Beginning January 1, 2027, additional eligibility rules apply to Front Range organizations without Foundation funding in the previous five years. The Foundation generally does not fund addiction treatment and recovery, arts and culture, capital projects, endowments, debt reduction, loans, environmental causes, events, health or disease-specific programs, individuals, K-12 education, multi-year grants, political activities, public policy, religious programs, or sports-related programs.
The typical Low-Income Communities foundation awards grants of $20K. Approximately 37% of Low-Income Communities foundations actively fund new organizations, and 75% 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 La Cooperativa Campesina de California, EDEN HOUSING INC, ARUNDEL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC, with combined giving of $42.5M.
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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