AI Summary
The Clayton and Billie Poenisch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $210,000 in grants to 52 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
$115.5K
10%
PENCILS OF PROMISE INCORPORATED
$100K
9%
Orphanos Foundation
$72.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION?
No. THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION give?
THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Nebraska, and District Of Columbia. 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 THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $210 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, PENCILS OF PROMISE INCORPORATED, and Orphanos Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION?
THE CLAYTON AND BILLIE POENISCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.