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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Vassar Brothers Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the institute paid a total of $13.7K in grants to three grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$13.7K
2025
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
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Steven Johnson
Board Member
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James Holmgren
Board Member
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Arne Christensen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE?
No. VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE give?
VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE 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 VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2025, VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $14 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2025, VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CUNNEEN HACKETT CULTURAL CENTER INC CUNNEEN-HACKETT ARTS CENTER, REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR OF DUTCHESS COUNTY, and BARDAVON 1869 OPERA HOUSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE?
VASSAR BROTHERS INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.