OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Old Capitol Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $461.3K across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE LOCAL VANDALIA/FAYETTE COUNTY AREA, AND THOSE AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO. WE ARE THE OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION. A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO BRING DONORS AND LOCAL NEEDS TOGETHER. OCF MAKES GRANTS IN VIRTUALLY EVERY FIELD OF INTEREST: ART AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICE AND YOUTH.
Cause Areas
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Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY YMCA OF FAYETTE COUNTY
Vandalia, IL
$510.1K
12%
VANDALIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Vandalia, IL
$137.6K
3%
OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION
Vandalia, IL
$126.5K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION?
No. OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION give?
OLD CAPITOL 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 OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $27 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $461 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY YMCA OF FAYETTE COUNTY, VANDALIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC, and OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION?
OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.