The MakeSense Foundation
Irvine, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
33-0994350
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Irvine, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
33-0994350
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The MakeSense Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on human services, having awarded a total of $124K in grants to 111 grantees in 2022. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CARING COMMUNITY FRIENDS INC
Sapulpa, OK
$60.2K
2%
PINK HEART FUNDS INC
Gulfport, MS
$44K
2%
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Charleston, SC
$35K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The MakeSense Foundation?
Yes. The MakeSense Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The MakeSense Foundation give?
The MakeSense Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, Illinois, and California. 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 The MakeSense Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The MakeSense Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The MakeSense Foundation make each year?
In 2022, The MakeSense Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $124 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The MakeSense Foundation fund recently?
In 2022, The MakeSense Foundation awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include CARING COMMUNITY FRIENDS INC, PINK HEART FUNDS INC, and DRESS FOR SUCCESS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The MakeSense Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The MakeSense Foundation’s website.
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