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The Donna L Kendall Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. 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

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY
IRVINE, CA
$1.6M
73%
THE SANTA FE OPERA
Santa Fe, NM
$214.8K
10%

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
$73.2K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$1.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION?
No. THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION give?
THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New Mexico. 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 DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,625. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $187 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY, THE SANTA FE OPERA, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION?
THE DONNA L KENDALL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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