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The John C Kish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $3.9 million across 88 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOCIAL CIRKISH FOUNDATION
$1.4M
9%
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
$615K
4%

PARK CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$510K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, Utah, 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 THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include SOCIAL CIRKISH FOUNDATION, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, and PARK CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN C KISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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