AI Summary
The George Backer Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $111K in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
WALTHAM, MA
$75K
15%
CENTRAL OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC DBA - THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Bend, OR
$22K
4%
GRANITE UNITED WAY
Manchester, NH
$21.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon. 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 GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $111 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, CENTRAL OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC DBA - THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, and GRANITE UNITED WAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
GEORGE BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.