AI Summary
The Kara Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based engagement model where grants are made by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $406K across 31 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DONKA INCORPORATED
Wheaton, IL
$105K
6%
NAPERVILLE RESPONDS FOR OUR VETERANS
Naperville, IL
$90K
5%
SMILES
Mesa, AZ
$80K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KARA FOUNDATION?
No. THE KARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KARA FOUNDATION give?
THE KARA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Arizona. 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 KARA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KARA 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 THE KARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KARA FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $406 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KARA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KARA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DONKA INCORPORATED, NAPERVILLE RESPONDS FOR OUR VETERANS, and SMILES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KARA FOUNDATION?
THE KARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.