PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY
Des Plaines, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-7106905
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Paluch Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a grantmaking focus that emphasizes relationship-based engagement and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $205.4K across 49 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST MARY OF THE LAKE SEMINARY
MUNDELEIN, IL
$253.5K
18%

MISSION OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS
CHICAGO, IL
$95K
7%
Big Shoulders Fund
Chicago, IL
$52K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY?
No. PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY give?
PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Carolina, and Virginia. 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 PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY 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 PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY make each year?
In 2024, PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $205 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY fund recently?
In 2024, PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ST MARY OF THE LAKE SEMINARY, MISSION OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS, and Big Shoulders Fund. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY?
PALUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY L RAFFERTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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