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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Free Enterprise Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $322.6K across a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND, INC. ENDOWMENT GIVING OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADD STABILITY AND LONG-RANGE GROWTH.
Total Funding Given
$322.6K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$22K
Median 2nd year grant
$43K
J
Jim Watson
Board Member
S
Sheila Volrath
Board Member
T
Tom Victor
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC?
No. FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC give?
FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC 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 FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $323 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC?
FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.