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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Defoe Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $14.1K awarded to six grantees in the filing year 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$14.1K
2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$4.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.3K
N
Nicholas J Defoe
Board Member
D
Danielle M Defoe
Board Member
C
Carl W Dufendach
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Washington, and Michigan. 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 DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $14 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include MAYFLOWER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, HARBOR HUMANE SOCIETY, and WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DEFOE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.