AI Summary
The John C. Hench Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITY OF HOPE
Duarte, CA
$1M
8%

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$765K
6%
UCLA FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$400K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION give?
JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and Pennsylvania. 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 C HENCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY OF HOPE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION, and UCLA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION?
JOHN C HENCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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