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AI Summary

The Kenan Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. With a total of $380K in grants paid to 32 grantees in 2024, nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$380K
2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Elizabeth Kenan Howell
Board Member
O
Owen Gywn Jr
Board Member
R
Roberta Sterling Kenan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, California, and Utah. 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 KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KENAN FAMILY 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 THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $380 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DUKE UNIVERSITY, Canal Alliance, and SEEDS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE KENAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.