THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
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The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through strategic partnerships. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $66.5 million in grants to 249 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based approach that requires invitation for engagement. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND
$35.4M
9%
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
$27.4M
7%
THE GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION INC
$24.2M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
108
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$166K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Arizona, and Colorado. 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 THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $66.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND, THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC, and THE GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
THE ROBERT D AND PATRICIA E KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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