Pallas Foundation for National Security logo

Pallas Mentorship Program

Pallas Foundation for National Security

Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pallas Mentorship Program

Funder: Pallas Foundation

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: National (Washington DC, New York, London, Tampa offices)

Focus Areas:

  • National Security Policy

  • Career Development

  • Professional Development

  • Department of Defense

  • The Hill/Congressional Affairs

  • National Security Council

  • Intelligence Community

  • Technology and Innovation

  • Venture Capital in National Security

    • Overview:
    The Pallas Foundation operates a mentorship program that connects emerging leaders in the national security and policymaking communities with experienced mentors. The program offers young professionals opportunities for career advice and professional development sessions.

    Eligibility:

  • Emerging leaders in national security and policymaking communities

  • Young professionals seeking career advice and professional development

  • No specific restrictions mentioned

    • Award Details:

  • Format: One-on-one mentorship and professional development sessions

  • Cost: Not specified (appears to be free)

  • Duration: Ongoing

    • Mentor Network:
    The program includes both internal Pallas team mentors and external mentors from diverse backgrounds including:

  • Department of Defense leadership

  • Congressional staff and offices

  • National Security Council

  • Intelligence Community

  • Leading technology companies

  • Venture capital firms

  • Non-profit institutions

    • Sample Mentors:

  • Jeff Dressler (Partner, SoftBank Group International; former National Security Advisor to Speaker Paul Ryan)

  • Beth Kroman (Defense Advisor to Michael Bloomberg; former Director at Pallas Advisors)

  • Mack von Mehren (Senior Manager, Federal at Altana AI; former Marine Corps Infantry Officer)

  • Amanda Carolan (Consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP; former Analyst at Pallas Advisors)

    • Contact:
    Interested in becoming a Pallas Foundation Mentor: Email inquiry to Pallas Foundation

    How to Apply

    Program Details

    1. How to Participate: Contact the Pallas Foundation for mentorship opportunities
    2. Format: Matches emerging leaders with experienced mentors in one-on-one relationships
    3. Professional Development: Participants receive career advice and guidance
    4. Networking: Access to mentors spanning the national security ecosystem
    5. To Become a Mentor: Send email to Pallas Foundation expressing interest

      Mentor Backgrounds Include:

    • Government (DoD, Hill, NSC, Intelligence Community)
    • Private sector (technology companies, VC firms)
    • Non-profit institutions
    Apply with Grantable Learn more

    What Pallas Foundation for National Security actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    6
    Total given
    $95K
    Median grant
    $16K
    Range
    $7,000–$26K
    • By dollars: Maryland 32%, North Carolina 27%, Texas 17%. Top recipient cities: Greensboro, NC; Baltimore, MD; San Angelo, TX.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • The Foundation for NC A&T State University · Greensboro, NC

      General purposes

      $26K

    • Morgan State University Foundation Inc · Baltimore, MD

      General purposes

      $20K

    • Angelo State University · San Angelo, TX

      General purposes

      $16K

    • Fiu Foundation Inc · Miami, FL

      General purposes

      $16K

    • Anne Arundel Community College · Arnold, MD

      General purposes

      $10K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Related Grants

    Open grants from this funder and similar programs

    Foundation

    Adm. Mike Mullen Scholarship for National Security Leadership - Morgan State University

    Pallas Foundation for National Security

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    Adm. Mike Mullen Scholarship for National Security Leadership - Anne Arundel Community College

    Pallas Foundation for National Security

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Your AI grants department

    Ready to apply for Pallas Mentorship Program?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

    Apply with Grantable Learn more