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The Dan L Duncan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, with additional support in New York and Missouri. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$121.2M
50%
Houston Museum of Natural Science
$13.1M
5%
Houston Zoo Inc
$8.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
79
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION?
No. DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION give?
DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and Missouri. 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 DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $39.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Houston Zoo Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION?
DAN L DUNCAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.