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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Fighting Illini Dugout Club is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to explore potential engagement opportunities. In 2025, the organization paid a total of $79.4K in grants to two grantees.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS BASEBALL
Total Funding Given
$79.4K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$47.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$79.4K
C
Chris Evangelisti
Board Member
B
Bob Guido
Board Member
H
Holly Nearing
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB?
No. FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB give?
FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB 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 FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $47 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB make each year?
In 2025, FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $79 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB fund recently?
In 2025, FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Illinois Foundation and THE TINERVIN FAMILY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB?
FIGHTING ILLINI DUGOUT CLUB does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.