AI Summary
The Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on making grants through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. With a total of $77.5K distributed among 24 grantees in 2024, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TEMPLE SHOLOM OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$19.2K
4%

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
Chicago, IL
$5K
1%

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
$3.7K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$100
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation?
No. Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation give?
Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $78 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TEMPLE SHOLOM OF CHICAGO, GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation?
Bruce S & Jan L Tranen Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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