AI Summary
The BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2019, the foundation paid a total of $105K in grants to five grantees.
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Mission Statement
PROVIDE HOPE AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES BATTLING CANCER OR SERIOUS ILLNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND BY RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO IMPROVE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AND OUTREACH PROJECTS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO EASE THE EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL AND SPIRITUAL BURDENS ENDURED BY FAMILIES FACING THESE DISEASES.
Cause Areas
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Cancers
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHILDREN'S CANCER CAMPS OF NEBRASKA INC CAMP COHOLO
Lincoln, NE
$127.5K
35%

SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION
Columbus, NE
$103.1K
28%
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Omaha, NE
$75K
21%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION?
No. BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION give?
BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska and Texas. 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 BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $105 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S CANCER CAMPS OF NEBRASKA INC CAMP COHOLO, SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION, and CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION?
BRIAN DUENSING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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