AI Summary
The Special Abilities Endowment is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $240,000 to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A FUND, AND TO USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OF THE INCOME THEREFROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO EITHER RESIDE IN WARREN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, OR RESIDE IN ANY COUNTY ADJACENT TO WARREN COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Warren Achievement Center Inc
Monmouth, IL
$240K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT?
No. SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT give?
SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $240 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2025, SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $240 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2025, SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Warren Achievement Center Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT?
SPECIAL ABILITIES ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.