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MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC

MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC

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

MAKENNA FOUNDATION INC

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

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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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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.
Total Funding Given

$22K

2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$101K
Median 2nd year grant
$100.5K
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Sheila David
Board Member
A
Ame Sweetall
Board Member
L
Lynn Ransdell
Board Member

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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