DIAKON
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DIAKON is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Missouri and Pennsylvania. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with DIAKON can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF VARIOUS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH WHICH IT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND MARYLAND, AND MANAGES THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION NETWORK FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES EAST
$1.7M
57%
DIAKON CHILD FAMILY & COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
$1.3M
42%
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
$25K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIAKON?
No. DIAKON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIAKON give?
DIAKON primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri and Pennsylvania. 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 DIAKON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIAKON fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $327 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIAKON make each year?
In 2024, DIAKON awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIAKON fund recently?
In 2024, DIAKON awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES EAST, DIAKON CHILD FAMILY & COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, and EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIAKON?
DIAKON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.