AI Summary
The Kay Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $321.5K across 58 grantees, emphasizing its selective engagement process, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
ORANGE, CA
$3.6M
27%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$1.3M
10%
MARINERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Costa Mesa, CA
$1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Arizona. 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 THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $322 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION, and MARINERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.