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NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION

NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION

GENEVA, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-2618874
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION

GENEVA, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-2618874
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The NKC Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
61
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

38

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Katie Bifoss
Board Member
N
Nick Calamos
Board Member
K
Kimberly Calamos
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. 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 NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include AURORA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES, and NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION?
NKC FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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