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The Donald F. & Charlene K. Lamberti Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building strong relationships with its grantees, providing a total of $6.7 million in grants to 32 organizations in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. 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
MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA
DES MOINES, IA
$345K
3%
ON WITH LIFE INC
Ankeny, IA
$256K
2%
JOSHUA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC
Des Moines, IA
$215K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION?
No. DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION give?
DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Minnesota, 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 DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA, ON WITH LIFE INC, and JOSHUA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION?
DONALD F &CHARLENE K LAMBERTI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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