Athene Charitable Foundation
West Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
42-1431745
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
West Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
42-1431745
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Athene Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that has disbursed a total of $3.9 million in grants to 115 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on Iowa, Michigan, and Delaware. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
$4.5M
42%

Great Outdoors Foundation
$2.1M
19%
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC
$347.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Athene Charitable Foundation?
Yes. Athene Charitable Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Athene Charitable Foundation give?
Athene Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Michigan, and Delaware. 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 Athene Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Athene Charitable Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Athene Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Athene Charitable Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Athene Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Athene Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA, Great Outdoors Foundation, and SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Athene Charitable Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Athene Charitable Foundation’s website.
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