Quick Summary
Name: Kadens Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,421,833 |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $2,566,666 |
| Average Grant | $15,000 (median) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Location: Wilmington, DE
- No public contact information available
- Leadership: Peter Kadens (Director, President) and Amy Kadens (Director, Secretary, Treasurer)
Geographic Focus
Primary funding areas: Illinois, Ohio, and Colorado. Grants also made to organizations across the United States including New York, California, and Boston.
Funding Priorities
- Education: Equitable access to education and closing education gaps
- Poverty alleviation: Creating pathways out of poverty
- Human Services: Supporting underserved communities
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Major Initiatives:
- HOPE Chicago - largest place-based scholarship program ($1B commitment over 10 years)
- HOPE Toledo - free college and trade school education for underserved families
- Diaper equity programs
- Diversity in legal practice scholarships
What They Don't Fund
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. They only make contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. All grants are made to pre-selected organizations identified by the foundation leadership.
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