AI Summary
The Gillcrist Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. With total grants paid amounting to $98.5K in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLESSED BRIAN FOUNDATION INC
Overland Park, KS
$140K
27%
ST BENEDICTS ABBEY
ATCHISON, KS
$60K
12%
ST PAUL OUTREACH INC
VILLA PARK, IL
$14K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas and Illinois. 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 GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $99 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include BLESSED BRIAN FOUNDATION INC, ST BENEDICTS ABBEY, and ST PAUL OUTREACH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
GILLCRIST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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