AI Summary
The Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding primarily by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $153K across 30 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
Bismarck, ND
$116K
6%
BLUES KIDS FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$115.5K
6%
ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER
Pittsburgh, PA
$50K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$7.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation?
No. Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation give?
Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Dakota, and Massachusetts. 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 Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $153 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Delta Waterfowl Foundation, BLUES KIDS FOUNDATION, and ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation?
Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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