AI Summary
The John F. Smiekel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $210,000 in grants to 20 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIRECT RELIEF
Santa Barbara, CA
$191.2K
15%
CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
CHICAGO, IL
$105K
8%
AVERY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
Newland, NC
$99.2K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$16.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION give?
JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Illinois, and California. 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 JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $210 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DIRECT RELIEF, CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, and AVERY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION?
JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.