Carle Development Foundation
AI Summary
The Carle Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $13.6 million paid in grants to 17 grantees 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.
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Mission Statement
TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CARLE FOUNDATION MISSION.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
$12.6M
36%
METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS
$9.4M
27%
THE CARLE FOUNDATION
$5.5M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$65.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$219.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Carle Development Foundation?
No. Carle Development Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Carle Development Foundation give?
Carle Development 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 Carle Development Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Carle Development Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $66 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Carle Development Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Carle Development Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $13.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Carle Development Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Carle Development Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS, and THE CARLE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Carle Development Foundation?
Carle Development Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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