AI Summary
The Cardenas Markets Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily through relationship-based engagement and by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $346.5K across 48 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PREPARE FOR AND RUN AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO RAISE PUBLIC DONATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES, SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS AND SUPPORT CHILDREN'S WELL BEING PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
6
Education
Health
Golf
Higher education
Food aid
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
$201.5K
6%

CSUSB PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION
$159K
5%
CHILDREN'S FUND INC
$122.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$18K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION?
No. CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION give?
CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Tennessee, and Texas. 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 CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $347 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, CSUSB PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION, and CHILDREN'S FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION?
CARDENAS MARKETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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