MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC
Lexington, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1687755
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Lexington, KY, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
16-1687755
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Makena Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Kentucky, having awarded a total of $22K in grants in 2023 to a single grantee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND EQUIPMENT TO HOSPITALS THAT CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE BEING SERVED BY SUCH HOSPITALS.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS
$498.1K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC?
No. MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC give?
MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky. 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 MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $101 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $22 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC?
MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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