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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Big Wood Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $542.4K in grants to 98 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Big Wood Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$542.4K
2024
Grantees funded
98
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Mark Stern
Board Member
M
Marjorie Stern
Board Member
R
Ricki Stern
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION?
No. THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION give?
THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Rhode Island. 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 BIG WOOD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $542 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS WITHOUT A BORDER, Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, and TEAM RUBICON INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION?
THE BIG WOOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.