Grants
We make grants to organizations creating meaningful, measurable change in the communities they serve. By building relationships, we are invitation-only. Showing up through volunteering and hands-on engagement while investing in future generations and creating lasting change.
Foundation FAQ & Grantee Eligibility
Is my organization eligible to apply for a grant?
The foundation (KCT) only makes “qualifying distributions” to public charities exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and which fall within the scope of our areas of interest.
What nonprofit organizations do you work with?
We work with a broad range of public charities, but preference will be given to organizations whose operating budget is between one and twenty-five million dollars. More importantly, the organization must meet our grant requirements to qualify fully.
Does my organization qualify if our annual operating budget is less than $2 million?
We encourage smaller, grassroots organizations with annual operating budgets under $2 million to apply for our Grassroots Mini-Grant Program. While we prioritize organizations with annual operating budgets between $1 million and $25 million for our primary grantmaking, our mini-grants offer funding of up to $5,000 to support initiatives that make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
Do you support individuals?
KCT is unable to make grants directly to individuals. High school seniors may be interested in the Janet Madori Scholarship, administered in partnership with Scholarship America.
Is there a dollar amount limitation per proposal?
There is no limit, but we typically encourage our grantees to familiarize themselves with KCT’s past giving history.
When is the deadline to apply for grants?
Requests for proposals are considered twice annually. The deadline for grant submissions is June 30th and on or before October 1st. (Subject to change.)
I submitted an application. What happens next?
Upon receipt of your application, we will review your proposal to determine its merits for eligibility. In addition, a representative may reach out to you for further information, such as scheduling a site visit, requesting additional documents that would support your grant application, and meeting with program staff and board members.
When will I know if my proposal has been accepted?
You will be notified by letter or email in August or November about whether your proposal has been granted, declined, or deferred.
How long does it take to receive funds?
We strive to award funds within eight weeks upon approval of your grant proposal.
We received a grant. Are there guidelines for announcing it?
Yes. Grant recipients should review our Publicity & Recognition Guidelines, which cover how to acknowledge Kingdom Charitable Trust in announcements, press releases, and social media.
How can I contact Kinny Madori directly?
Although Kinny retains oversight of KCT, he has delegated the day-to-day management to the foundation’s director.