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Funders to approach for Pencil Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee$13M revenue81 funders on file

Pencil's mission is linking community resources to metro Nashville public schools (mnps) to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life. At pencil, we are committed to enriching student success through tangible, active, and robust community…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$23k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 102 in 10$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$510k–$1.6Mover two years, from 12–18 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$960kfrom 18 new funders

Half the value is in your top 12 funders, of 134

$0$780k$1.6Mhalf from the top 12likely range1st10thAll 134
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth FundSimilar grantees: Lead Public Schools Inc ($100k/yr), Public Preparatory Network Inc ($330k/yr), Education Pioneers ($500k/yr)1 in 10$220k
  2. 2City FundSimilar grantees: Education Pioneers ($150k/yr), Rooted ($4.7M/yr), Campaign for Great Public Schools ($1.2M/yr)1 in 11$250k
  3. 3Speer FoundationNo similar grantees yet2 in 10$69k

131 more funders on the list for Pencil Foundation

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