By: Annie Kurowski
Annie Brown Kurowski is a Vice President in the nonprofit practice at McAllister & Quinn. Annie manages a wide variety of small and large nonprofit and higher education clients that work across a broad spectrum of behavioral health and social services, justice and cultural interests.
Why Nonprofits Need a Foundation Grants Strategy
In today’s evolving political landscape, nonprofit organizations face growing uncertainty around their funding. Now is the time to consider a foundation grants strategy that can help sustain and expand your mission-driven work.
Did you know:
- As of early 2025, the United States is home to approximately 149,000 private foundations, encompassing family, corporate, and community foundations.
- Collectively, these foundations hold assets totaling around $1.64 trillion, marking a significant increase from previous years. In 2024 alone, foundation assets grew by approximately $170 billion, or 11.5%, largely due to strong investment returns and incoming contributions, according to the Nonprofit Times.
- Foundations gave out a record $105.2 billion in grants in 2024. This translates to 100,000+ individual grants.
Since 2017, McAllister & Quinn has helped our clients, including nonprofits, prepare over 600 foundation grant applications that won nearly $96 million in awards.
Here’s what you can expect when you partner with us:
- Personalized Research – Our nonprofit grant intelligence experts meet with your team to understand your mission, priorities, and geographic footprint. By evaluating your nonprofit’s needs, we can help you create a plan and maximize your eligibility for available foundation grants.
- Targeted Opportunities – We research corporate, family, and community foundations to find the best fit for your organization’s funding needs. You’ll receive a report tailored to your needs, guiding you on how and when to apply, how to contact the foundation, recommendations for your proposal, and more.
- Action-Oriented Results – We review the findings with you, highlighting the top recommendations and next steps so you can move forward with confidence.
- Professional Writing Services – Ready to apply? We have nearly 500 professionals ready to help you create a polished, competitive application.
Don’t Leave Money on the Table.
In a time when flexibility and diversification matter more than ever, foundation funding is a smart avenue to take.
Let’s explore how we can help you tap into these resources. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Learn about McAllister & Quinn’s other grant services for nonprofit organizations.