AI Summary
The Michael & Lois Wilke Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support through an invitation-only process, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $125.5K in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2024, the foundation emphasizes relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM
$100K
33%
Stanton County Veterans Memorial Park
$25K
8%
Global Orphan Hope
$20.2K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION?
No. THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION give?
THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Arizona, 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 THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $126 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM, Stanton County Veterans Memorial Park, and Global Orphan Hope. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION?
THE MICHAEL & LOIS WILKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.