AI Summary
The William H & Lois J McEssy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With total grants paid amounting to $2.1 million in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST MARY OF THE LAKE SEMINARY
MUNDELEIN, IL
$1.4M
16%
CATHOLIC EXTENSION
CHICAGO, IL
$1.1M
13%
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$450K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio. 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 WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ST MARY OF THE LAKE SEMINARY, CATHOLIC EXTENSION, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM H & LOIS J MCESSY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.