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The Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation, associated with Spencer Fane LLP, is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2022, the foundation distributed a total of $330,000 across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$5.2M
41%
THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTING
Appleton, WI
$1.6M
12%

LUTHER SEMINARY
St. Paul, MN
$1.4M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP?
No. Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP give?
Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Illinois, 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 Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP make each year?
In 2022, Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $330 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP fund recently?
In 2024, Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT CHICAGO, THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTING, and LUTHER SEMINARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP?
Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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