1,428 foundations$631M total annual giving$10K median grant54 states with funders
Discover 1,428 grantmaking foundations funding people with disabilities programs, with combined annual giving of $631M. The median grant size for people with disabilities is $10K.
People with Disabilities Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
1,428
Total Annual Giving
$631M
Total Assets Under Management
$14.5B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
54
Total Grants on Record
38,480
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Kjellstrom Family Foundation - General Grant Program
Who can apply: Organizations must be located and serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and/or Stephenson counties, with emphasis on charitable organizations in Winnebago County. The foundation generally awards grants only to organizations that have been in operation for over 3 years and generally does not fund organizations with operating deficits. Special consideration is given to youth-serving and arts organizations.
Primary and secondary educationYouth servicesMinor children+7 more
Who can apply: Qualifying applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in good standing with the IRS. The foundation does not authorize grants to governmental agencies or to the arts except for nominal grants for transportation and financial assistance. Applicants must conform to the Weston Foundation mission statement. For unrestricted operating grants, the total amount is limited to no more than 18% of the annual operating budget. Capital campaign requests are limited and generally require at least 75% of the campaign goal to already be secured.
social connectednesscommunity supportdiscrimination+9 more
Who can apply: Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations based in Cuyahoga County and serving Cuyahoga County residents are eligible. Rare exceptions may be made for organizations headquartered outside the county that deliver services aligned with foundation priorities to Cuyahoga County residents. Grassroots, community-based organizations are prioritized. Large organizations must demonstrate meaningful partnership and power-sharing with organizations proximate to residents with lived experience. Applications addressing populations with the worst health outcomes are prioritized, including Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities, people without a high school education, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families.
EducationHealth and WellnessSocial Services+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified not-for-profit charities in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services. Organizations must be located and serving Palm Beach County, Florida; organizations outside the county are only considered if the proposed program serves the local population. The foundation does not fund general operating support, salaries, overhead, multi-year commitments, debt reduction, bridge loans, individuals, private foundations, or political/sectarian purposes.
Who can apply: Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status; in most cases organizations must be located in the Greater Cincinnati area; foundations usually prefer to participate along with other donors in support of a specific project; in most cases organizations must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of an application before reapplying.
The typical People with Disabilities foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 32% of People with Disabilities foundations actively fund new organizations, and 71% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About People with Disabilities Grants
How many foundations fund people with disabilities?
There are 1,428 grantmaking foundations that fund people with disabilities programs across 54 states.
What is the median grant size for people with disabilities?
The median grant from foundations funding people with disabilities is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest people with disabilities foundations?
The largest foundations funding people with disabilities by annual giving include ARC THRIFT STORES INC, ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES, AWS FOUNDATION INC, with combined giving of $29.8M.
Which states have the most people with disabilities funders?
The states with the most people with disabilities foundations are Florida (128), California (128), Illinois (124). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find people with disabilities grants for my nonprofit?
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