AI Summary
The Desiring God Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $180K across two grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DESIRING GOD MINISTRIES
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$1M
65%
BETHLEHEM COLLEGE & SEMINARY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$541K
35%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION?
No. DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION give?
DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $170 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $180 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include DESIRING GOD MINISTRIES and BETHLEHEM COLLEGE & SEMINARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION?
DESIRING GOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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