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The Karakin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $16.4 million in grants to 217 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and primarily engages with nonprofits through an invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Karakin Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ABILENE HERITAGE SQUARE INC
$6M
7%

SIGN FRACTURE CARE INTERNATIONAL
$4M
5%
ABILENE IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
$4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
121
Median 1st year grant
$42.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$67.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION?
No. THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION give?
THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Washington. 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 KARAKIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $42 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $16.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include ABILENE HERITAGE SQUARE INC, SIGN FRACTURE CARE INTERNATIONAL, and ABILENE IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION?
THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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