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The MCVAY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through relationship-based engagement, exclusively by invitation. With a total of $1 million in grants paid to 56 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
United Way
Dillon, MT
$305K
7%

WITHALL
St. Louis Park, MN
$250K
5%

MINNESOTA ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION
Minneapolis, MN
$235K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MCVAY FOUNDATION?
No. MCVAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MCVAY FOUNDATION give?
MCVAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Montana, and Kansas. 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 MCVAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MCVAY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MCVAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MCVAY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MCVAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MCVAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way, WITHALL, and MINNESOTA ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MCVAY FOUNDATION?
MCVAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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