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The Hennessy Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has provided a total of $190,000 in grants to 30 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE WHITBY SCHOOL INCORPORATED
Greenwich, CT
$250K
12%

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$200K
9%

LACROSSE THE NATIONS
WASHINGTON, DC
$147.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HENNESSY FOUNDATION?
Yes. HENNESSY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does HENNESSY FOUNDATION give?
HENNESSY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, California, and Idaho. 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 HENNESSY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HENNESSY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HENNESSY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HENNESSY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $190 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HENNESSY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HENNESSY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE WHITBY SCHOOL INCORPORATED, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY, and LACROSSE THE NATIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HENNESSY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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