AI Summary
The Varney Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.4K across 16 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$2.8K
21%
University of Illinois Foundation
$2K
15%
RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
$1K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Varney Family Foundation?
No. Varney Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Varney Family Foundation give?
Varney Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Kansas, and Virginia. 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 Varney Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Varney Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Varney Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Varney Family Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1,400. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Varney Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Varney Family Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, University of Illinois Foundation, and RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Varney Family Foundation?
Varney Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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