PKD Foundation

Kansas City, MO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
43-1266906
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Kansas City, MO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
43-1266906

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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The PKD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding initiatives related to polycystic kidney disease, having awarded a total of $2.6 million in grants to 52 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the PKD Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE GIVE HOPE. WE FUND RESEARCH, ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY FOR ALL IMPACTED BY PKD.
Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
S
Stu Caplan
Board Member
J
Julie Marshall
Board Member
M
Meyeon Park
Board Member

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, 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 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 2024, PKD Foundation awarded about 30 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 MAYO CLINIC, Yale University, and UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE. 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.
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