EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND
AI Summary
The EDC Strategic Initiatives Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on strategic grantmaking with a total of $50K awarded to five grantees in 2023. This fund does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CHARITABLE FUND WILL ASSIST FOR PROFIT AND NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN EFFORTS TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY COMBATTING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, ETC.
Cause Areas
2
Economic development
Urban development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI
$157.8K
53%
PROSPECT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
$50K
17%
THE DOWNTOWN COUNCIL
$20K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND?
No. EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND give?
EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. 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 EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND make each year?
In 2023, EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND fund recently?
In 2024, EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, PROSPECT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, and THE DOWNTOWN COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND?
EDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.