Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee
Leawood, KS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-6095573
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is a relationship-based funder that does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $3.1 million across 76 grantees, focusing on impactful initiatives within its defined areas of interest. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Kansas University Endowment Association
$5.1M
22%

DOWN SYNDROME GUILD OF GREATER KANSAS CITY INC
$750K
3%
Craig Hospital Foundation
$500K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee?
No. Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee give?
Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Virginia. 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 Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee make each year?
In 2024, Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee fund recently?
In 2024, Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include The Kansas University Endowment Association, DOWN SYNDROME GUILD OF GREATER KANSAS CITY INC, and Craig Hospital Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee?
Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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