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The Centene Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Missouri, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $29.8 million in grants paid to 506 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MAYO CLINIC
$22.1M
12%
JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
$10M
5%

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$8.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
126
Median 1st year grant
$24.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Centene Foundation?
No. Centene Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Centene Foundation give?
Centene Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Minnesota, and District Of Columbia. 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 Centene Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Centene Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Centene Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Centene Foundation awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $29.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Centene Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Centene Foundation awarded grants to about 510 grantees. Recent grantees include MAYO CLINIC, JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, and WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Centene Foundation?
Centene Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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