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The DSCW Kennedy Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $723.2K across 15 grantees, with significant funding directed toward organizations in California, Colorado, and South Dakota. Nonprofits interested in pursuing funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL
$576.5K
28%

THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$125K
6%
INSTITUTE OF THE RANGE & THE AMERICAN MUSTANG
$75K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION?
No. DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION give?
DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and South Dakota. 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 DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $723 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL, THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY, and INSTITUTE OF THE RANGE & THE AMERICAN MUSTANG. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION?
DSCW KENNEDY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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