AI Summary
KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.8M in grants paid in 2024 and does not accept unsolicited proposals; its grantmaking is relationship-based and by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NON-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$587.7K
< 1%
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC
New York, NY
$569.5K
< 1%
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$564.8K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$13.4K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 337 grantees
- 15 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION?
No. KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION give?
KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 340 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC, and University of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION?
KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.