DANNY DID FOUNDATION
Evanston, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-1642251
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Evanston, IL, US
•
501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-1642251
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Danny Did Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation allocated $50,000 across eight grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF EPILEPSY AND THE RISK OF SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY (SUDEP), TO PROTECT PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY, AND TO PREVENT DEATHS CAUSED BY SEIZURES.
Cause Areas
1
Diseases and conditions
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$133K
32%

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
BOWIE, MD
$96.3K
23%

AMERICAN EPILEPSY SOCIETY
Chicago, IL
$90K
21%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
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 DANNY DID FOUNDATION?
No. DANNY DID FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DANNY DID FOUNDATION give?
DANNY DID FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland and Illinois. 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 DANNY DID FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANNY DID FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DANNY DID FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DANNY DID FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANNY DID FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DANNY DID FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, and AMERICAN EPILEPSY SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANNY DID FOUNDATION?
DANNY DID FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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