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The George Kress Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Wisconsin, with additional support in Illinois and Ohio. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM & LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
$1.5M
7%

GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC
$1.1M
5%

FOUNDATIONS HEALTH & WHOLENESS INC
$908.7K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
132
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC?
No. GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC give?
GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio. 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 GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM & LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC, GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC, and FOUNDATIONS HEALTH & WHOLENESS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC?
GEORGE KRESS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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