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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Independence Community Chest is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within its community, having paid a total of $93.2K in grants to two grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE A FUNDING MECHANISM FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY , KANSAS
Total Funding Given
$93.2K
2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$6.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
S
Shannon Leaman
Board Member
C
Christy Mavers
Board Member
W
Wendy Guiou
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST?
No. INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST give?
INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas and Mississippi. 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 INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST make each year?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $93 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST fund recently?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Awol and COMMUNITY ACCESS CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST?
INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CHEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.