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The Elaine Dannheisser Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $483.5K across 10 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JEWISH MUSEUM
NEW YORK, NY
$390K
31%

NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE
NEW YORK, NY
$345K
28%
Dancing Classrooms Inc
New York, NY
$205K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Elaine Dannheisser Foundation?
No. Elaine Dannheisser Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Elaine Dannheisser Foundation give?
Elaine Dannheisser Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 Elaine Dannheisser Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Elaine Dannheisser Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Elaine Dannheisser Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Elaine Dannheisser Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $484 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Elaine Dannheisser Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Elaine Dannheisser Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH MUSEUM, NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE, and Dancing Classrooms Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Elaine Dannheisser Foundation?
Elaine Dannheisser Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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