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The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund

The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund

Lawrence, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-0317170
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund

Lawrence, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-0317170
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2003

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To support the charitable organizations specified in Schedule A, Part I
Total Funding Given

$500K

2023
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$54.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$461.2K
L
Linda Ellis Sims
Board Member
K
Kurt D Watson
Board Member
R
Robert D Taylor
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund?
No. The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund give?
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado. 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 The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $54 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund make each year?
In 2023, The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include The Kansas University Endowment Association, DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund?
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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