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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Burns-Donovan Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $78.4K distributed across 12 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$78.5K
2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.4K
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Steven P Wandro
Board Member
F
Father Kyle Digmann
Board Member
C
Cynthia L Bourke
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION?
No. BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION give?
BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, 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 BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $78 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, ST CECELIA CATHOLIC CHURCH, and MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION?
BURNS-DONOVAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.