AI Summary
The Kelvin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Mary Bechmann, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $103.6K distributed among 23 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$470.6K
16%
THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE CORPORATION
$210.1K
7%
The Trustees of Princeton University
$22.1K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN?
No. THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN give?
THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN primarily gives to organizations located in California, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. 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 KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN make each year?
In 2024, THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $104 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN fund recently?
In 2024, THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE CORPORATION, and The Trustees of Princeton University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN?
THE KELVIN FOUNDATION C/O MARY BECHMANN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.