KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS
KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS
Bellevue, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-5328231
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS
Bellevue, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-5328231
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Ken Birdwell Foundation (DBA Magic Cabinet) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in their grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Native Americans in Philanthropy
$1.5M
3%
FIRST GRADUATE
$1.4M
3%
NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
$1.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
280
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$166.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS?
No. KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS give?
KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and District Of Columbia. 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 KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS make each year?
In 2024, KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $13.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS fund recently?
In 2024, KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Native Americans in Philanthropy, FIRST GRADUATE, and NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS?
KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) C/O CLARK NUBER PS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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