AI Summary
The Exceptional Persons Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $42.3K to one grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY CONNECTING PEOPLE, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND NURTURING GROWTH.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS INC
Waterloo, IA
$2.4M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION?
No. EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION give?
EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $220 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $42 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION?
EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.