DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Lawrence, KS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
48-1209687
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lawrence, KS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
48-1209687
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $9.4M in total grants paid to 143 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS BY BUILDING PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS, PROVIDING ATTRACTIVE OPTIONS FOR DONORS TO MAKE PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS, AND BEING A CATALYST FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Kansas University Endowment Association
Lawrence, KS
$6M
12%
LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY
Lawrence, KS
$5.2M
10%
LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER INC
Lawrence, KS
$4.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
170
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 288 grantees
- 26 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Indiana. 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 DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $9.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include The Kansas University Endowment Association, LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY, and LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.