AI Summary
The JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $780K across 69 grantees.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Williams College
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA
$750K
30%
Trustees of Tufts College
Medford, MA
$307.5K
12%
MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM INC
Mystic, CT
$250K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION give?
JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $780 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Williams College, Trustees of Tufts College, and MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION?
JAMES G & CAROLYN BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.