PKD Foundation
AI Summary
The PKD Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to polycystic kidney disease. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with potential grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE GIVE HOPE. WE FUND RESEARCH, ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY FOR ALL IMPACTED BY PKD.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Yale University
New Haven, CT
$2M
10%
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$2M
10%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
DENVER, CO
$1.5M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PKD Foundation?
No. PKD Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PKD Foundation give?
PKD Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Colorado, and Minnesota. 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 PKD Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PKD Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PKD Foundation make each year?
In 2025, PKD Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PKD Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, PKD Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Yale University, MAYO CLINIC, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PKD Foundation?
PKD Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.