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Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions
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Creag Foundation Grant
Up to US $15,000
DanPaul Foundation Grants
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Up to US $300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants
Up to US $100,000
Global Impact Cash Grants
Unspecified amount
Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants
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LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant
Unspecified amount
The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program
US $500 - US $25,000
The Standard's Corporate Giving Program
Unspecified amount
Wells Fargo Community Giving
US $250 - US $5,000
Spark Good: Strengthening Community - Local Grants
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Clif Family Foundation Open Call
US $5,000 - US $250,000
Gupta Family Foundation Grant
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Hansen Family Foundation Grant
More than US $50,000
J.W. Couch Foundation: Storytelling Grant
US $25,000 - US $100,000
Panera Bread Foundation Grant
Unspecified amount
Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation Grant
US $5,000 - US $20,000
Nordstrom Community Grant
Unspecified amount
TJX Foundation Grants
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Lawrence Foundation Grant
Unspecified amount
J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Company Giving
Unspecified amount
Ameriprise Community Grants
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Kathryn McQuade Foundation Grant
Mission
The Foundation was established in December 2013 by Kathryn B. McQuade, after retiring from 33 years of working in the business community. I was blessed to have been born into a loving middle class family. My father worked very hard to insure that all of his children were given an opportunity for a good education and my mother, “a stay at home Mom’ was always there for us. My world was safe and comfortable. My life is in stark contrast to how much of the rest of the world lives. I continue to read of the terrible injustices waged against women and children globally and hope that this foundation can provide them the opportunity and resources to succeed. We will support organizations that help us achieve our goal of Striving to make sustainable improvements in women and children’s rights education and welfare.
Kathryn McQuade Foundation Grant
The Foundation will make timely decisions on your grant request and provide clear communications on our expectations of reporting progress.
Women
The Foundation’s goal is to provide women assistance and provide them an opportunity to succeed. Assistance can take many forms, however our goal is to help them become self sufficient and enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and provide for their children. Access to education, job training and professional skills, even access to capital in order to build a business are possible ways we will consider helping women to succeed. Grant requests should focus on enabling the women to sustain financial independence.
We look forward to hearing of the many creative ways organizations are working on helping women succeed through out the world. To help women is to help their children and the communities they live in.
Children
Too many children in the US and across the world live in poverty and lack the access to education. Education and/or appropriate skills training are necessary to break the cycle of poverty and crime. While the assistance to women may take many forms, the foundation’s focus for children will target education and/ or skills training. The Foundation is open to many ideas on how to accomplish this goal and look forward to receiving proposals to help all children achieve their potential.
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O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant
US $30,000 - US $350,000
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Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
8,000+ Grants for 501(c)(3) grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.
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Grant Deadline Distribution
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for 501(c)(3)?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Frequently asked questions
In general, any organization that has a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status will qualify for these grants.
Grants for 501(c)(3) organizations play a vital role in supporting nonprofit missions across diverse sectors. By providing essential funding, these grants enable tax-exempt organizations to implement meaningful programs, expand their operations, and effectively address pressing community needs.
In general, grants for 501(c)(3) organizations have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 26.6% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
These grants are designed to help tax-exempt nonprofit organizations positively impact their communities. The funding can cover things like ongoing operations costs, program development needs, and capacity-building efforts.
Funding for all 501(c)(3) charitable organizations varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $39,150, while the average grant awarded is $669,464. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
501(c)(3) grants are awarded by all types of funders, including private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and donor-advised funds. The Ford Foundation and the Gates Foundation are two examples.
Federal, state, and local governments offer grants to support nonprofit operations and specific projects. Other private foundations like the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, the Coca-Cola Foundation, and numerous others provide a wide range of funding opportunities tailored to different charitable causes and sectors.
To increase their chances of securing grants, nonprofits should consider the following strategies:
- Match Funder Goals – Ensure their proposals align with the funder's mission and priorities.
- Show Measurable Results – Use data to demonstrate past achievements and future potential.
- Form Key Partnerships – Collaborate with relevant organizations, such as healthcare providers and community groups, to enhance credibility.
- Tell a Compelling Story – Use real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the impact of your program.
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