AI Summary
The Dechant Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $186.1K across nine grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To support the Roman Catholic Church of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, Kansas, in strict conformity with and subject to the laws and disciplines of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DODGE CITY
DODGE CITY, KS
$2.1M
51%
Catholic Social Service Endowment Fund
Dodge City, KS
$874K
21%
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
GREAT BEND, KS
$167.6K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$15.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Dechant Foundation?
No. Dechant Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Dechant Foundation give?
Dechant Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Georgia, and Texas. 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 Dechant Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Dechant Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Dechant Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Dechant Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Dechant Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Dechant Foundation awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DODGE CITY, Catholic Social Service Endowment Fund, and HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Dechant Foundation?
Dechant Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.