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The Bussmann Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $81.5K across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

YOUTH CONTINUUM INC
HAMDEN, CT
$46K
7%

COLUMBUS HOUSE INC
NEW HAVEN, CT
$38K
6%
ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE
New Haven, CT
$37K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$2.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Iowa. 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 THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,625. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $82 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUTH CONTINUUM INC, COLUMBUS HOUSE INC, and ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BUSSMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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