AI Summary
The Dapper McDonald ALS Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $695K in grants paid in 2017 and a focus on a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NEURODEGENERATIVE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ALS (LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE) AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES IMPACTED BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART PATIENT RESIDENCES.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC
Chelsea, MA
$695K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. 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 DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $695 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2017, THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $695 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE DAPPER MCDONALD ALS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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