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The Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Indiana, Illinois, and Arizona. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Housing services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WAYNE COUNTY
$2.8M
15%
DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
$2.5M
13%
STANLEY W HAYES RESEARCH FDN INC AKA HAYES ARBORETUM
$1.5M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION?
No. RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION give?
RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, 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 RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WAYNE COUNTY, DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, and STANLEY W HAYES RESEARCH FDN INC AKA HAYES ARBORETUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION?
RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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