EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS
AI Summary
Early Childhood Connections is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting early childhood initiatives. In 2024, it awarded a total of $504.2K across six grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only, and nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY WORKING WITH THE ADULTS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES.
Cause Areas
2
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RAPID CITY Y M C A
Rapid City, SD
$521.4K
15%
OPEN BIBLE CHURCHES
RAPID CITY, SD
$155.3K
4%
RAPID CITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
RAPID CITY, SD
$127.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$40.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS?
No. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS give?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota. 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $41 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS make each year?
In 2024, EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $504 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS fund recently?
In 2024, EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include RAPID CITY Y M C A, OPEN BIBLE CHURCHES, and RAPID CITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.