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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$654.4K
2024
Grantees funded
25
Multi-year grantees
84%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Susan Elman
Board Member
L
Lori Abramson
Board Member
R
Richard Altman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc?
No. The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc give?
The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland. 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 Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $654 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CHILD CENTER OF NY INC, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, and United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc?
The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.