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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Kankakee River Valley region. In the 2024 filing year, it distributed a total of $313.3K across 23 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in engaging with them can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENCOURAGE AND RECEIVE GIFTS OF MONEY AND PROPERTY FROM DONORS AND TO APPLY SUCH GIFTS AND THE PROCEEDS THEREOF AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PRIMARY BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF KANKAKEE COUNTY
Total Funding Given
$313.3K
2024
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Nina Epstein
Board Member
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Kerstin Rust
Board Member
N
Nick Allen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $313 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR SPORTS MEDICINE INC, WRIGHT IN KANKAKEE, and RUN A WAY BUCKERS CLUB INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.