WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDATClosed
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FORT WAYNE, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1253998
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William J & Bonnie L Hefner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2016, the foundation awarded a total of $916.3K across 32 grantees. 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
LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT INC
FORT WAYNE, IN
$35.3K
2%
WORLD BASEBALL ACADEMY INC
Fort Wayne, IN
$30K
1%
YMCA OF STEUBEN COUNTY INC
Angola, IN
$14K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT?
No. WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT give?
WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. 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 WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT make each year?
In 2016, WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $916 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT fund recently?
In 2016, WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT INC, WORLD BASEBALL ACADEMY INC, and YMCA OF STEUBEN COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT?
WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT WILLIAM J & BONNIE L HEFNER FOUNDAT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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