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The Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $254,000 across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
CHICAGO, IL
$177K
7%
NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP
NILES, IL
$92K
4%
MISSION OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS
CHICAGO, IL
$45K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION?
No. MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION give?
MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and Maryland. 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 MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $254 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP, and MISSION OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION?
MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.