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Est.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the convention management sector. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $230,000 across 28 grantees. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR THE BUSINESS EVENTS INDUSTRY.
Total Funding Given
$230K
2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
7%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$74.6K
D
Desiree Knight
Board Member
N
Neil Brownlee
Board Member
G
Gregg Caren
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION?
No. FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION give?
FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and California. 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 FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $230 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Professional Convention Management Association, DESTINATIONS & TRAVEL FOUNDATION, and CENTER FOR EXHIBITION INDUSTRY RESEARCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION?
FOUNDATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.