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The James and Catherine Denny Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $1.4 million across 67 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
$4.4M
45%
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION AT CHICAGO
$707.4K
7%
CATHOLIC EXTENSION
$585.3K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION give?
JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION AT CHICAGO, and CATHOLIC EXTENSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION?
JAMES AND CATHERINE DENNY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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