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KERSHAW FOUNDATION

KERSHAW FOUNDATION

DALLAS, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
46-3322246
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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KERSHAW FOUNDATION

DALLAS, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
46-3322246
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Kershaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Texas, California, and Virginia. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2M

2024
Grantees funded
60
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

53

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jim Melson
Board Member
E
Ellen Kershaw
Board Member
C
Clayton Kershaw
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KERSHAW FOUNDATION?
No. KERSHAW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KERSHAW FOUNDATION give?
KERSHAW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Virginia. 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 KERSHAW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KERSHAW 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 KERSHAW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KERSHAW FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KERSHAW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KERSHAW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include KERSHAW'S CHALLENGE, THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION, and INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KERSHAW FOUNDATION?
KERSHAW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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