AI Summary
The CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $2.8 million in 2024 and 38 grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations
Arlington Heights, IL
$4.4M
25%
BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH CHARITY
Stuart, FL
$985.6K
6%
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
$800K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and North Carolina. 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 CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH CHARITY, and DUKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CLESS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.