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The Pape-Dawson Engineers Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Texas, having disbursed a total of $310K across 65 grantees in the state. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. THE FIVE AREAS OF NEED THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT INCLUDE:1. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS2. FAMILIES IN NEED3. PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS4. MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES5. UNITED WAY PROGRAMS
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2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MEALS ON WHEELS SAN ANTONIO
$160K
9%

UNITED WAY OF SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY
$120K
7%

OPERATION HOMEFRONT INC
$70K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $310 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include MEALS ON WHEELS SAN ANTONIO, UNITED WAY OF SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY, and OPERATION HOMEFRONT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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