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The Dr. Donald N. & Jane L. Berning Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts on a select group of nonprofits, having distributed a total of $220K across 15 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
$1.5M
45%
FRIENDS OF THE ROSE GARDEN MISSION INC
$725K
22%
SUNRISE CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC
$380.4K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation?
No. Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation give?
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Ohio, and 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 Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation make each year?
In 2024, Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $220 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, FRIENDS OF THE ROSE GARDEN MISSION INC, and SUNRISE CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation?
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning Private foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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