AI Summary
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding primarily by invitation only. In 2023, the fund distributed a total of $500K across seven grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To support the charitable organizations specified in Schedule A, Part I
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Kansas University Endowment Association
Lawrence, KS
$5.3M
77%
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Lawrence, KS
$634K
9%
GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Kansas City, MO
$612K
9%
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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.