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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The James Keene Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation. With a total of $579.3K awarded to 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$579.3K
2024
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$1.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mordechai Kirschenbaum
Board Member
M
Maurice Kirschenbaum
Board Member
B
Bella Pliskin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION give?
JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $579 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CHABAD OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS INC, CHABAD OF SUNSET STRIP, and CHABAD MITZVAH WORKSHOPS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION?
JAMES KEENE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.