AI Summary
The McDermott Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $28.8K across 28 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KENILWORTH UNION CHURCH
KENILWORTH, IL
$53K
22%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
San Antonio, TX
$25K
10%
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
$15K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The McDermott Foundation?
No. The McDermott Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The McDermott Foundation give?
The McDermott Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Texas, and Idaho. 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 McDermott Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The McDermott Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The McDermott Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The McDermott Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $29 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The McDermott Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The McDermott Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include KENILWORTH UNION CHURCH, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The McDermott Foundation?
The McDermott Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.