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The Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut, having paid out a total of $18 million across 29 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
$20.9M
48%

THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
$5M
11%
THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
$3.1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$102K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC?
No. DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC give?
DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. 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 DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $18 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WELLESLEY COLLEGE, THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER, and THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC?
DENISE AND MICHAEL KELLEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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