KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE
AI Summary
The Kennedy King Memorial Initiative is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the initiative paid a total of $27.3K in grants to a single grantee.
Mission Statement
THE KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE BUILDS ON THE HISTORICAL EVENTS OF APRIL 4, 1968, TO RAISE AWARENESS, PROVOKE THOUGHT AND INSPIRE ACTION TO ELIMINATE DIVISION AND INJUSTICE.
Cause Areas
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Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF INDIANAPOLIS INC
Indianapolis, IN
$70.2K
70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE?
No. KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE give?
KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana. 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 KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE make each year?
In 2025, KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $27 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE fund recently?
In 2025, KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF INDIANAPOLIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE?
KENNEDY KING MEMORIAL INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.