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WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $649.7K across 35 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
WARRENTON, VA
$2.5M
52%
CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER
WASHINGTON, DC
$241K
5%
THE PIEDMONT FOUNDATION
Warrenton, VA
$147.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 84 grantees
- 7 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC?
No. WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC give?
WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Kentucky. 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 WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, and THE PIEDMONT FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC?
WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.