Quick Summary
Name: George R R Martin Literary Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $24,050 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Approximately $6,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Application Process |
Contact Details
Location: Los Angeles, CA EIN: 817112259
Note: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
Geographic Focus
- United States (primary focus)
- Particularly New Mexico and nationwide literary programs
- International writing workshops supported
Funding Priorities
- Literary education and writing workshops (Clarion West, Clarion, Odyssey Workshop)
- Science fiction and fantasy writing development
- Scholarships for aspiring writers, particularly in speculative fiction
- Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Cinematic Arts and Technology programs
- Support for specific genres including worldbuilding, Lovecraftian cosmic horror
- Northwestern University's Medill School writing programs
- Literary arts and storytelling education
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside pre-selected charitable recipients
- Unsolicited grant applications
- Organizations outside literary/writing education focus
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Grant recipients are selected by the foundation trustees without a public application process.
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