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The Michael J Kirsch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $10.5K across 12 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
San Jose, CA
$4K
5%
REAL OPTIONS FOR CITY KIDS
San Francisco, CA
$3.5K
4%
JW House
Santa Clara, CA
$3.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$875
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Michael J Kirsch Foundation?
No. Michael J Kirsch Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Michael J Kirsch Foundation give?
Michael J Kirsch Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. 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 Michael J Kirsch Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Michael J Kirsch Foundation 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 Michael J Kirsch Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Michael J Kirsch Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $11 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Michael J Kirsch Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Michael J Kirsch Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, REAL OPTIONS FOR CITY KIDS, and JW House. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Michael J Kirsch Foundation?
Michael J Kirsch Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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