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BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC

BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC

Buffalo, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
16-1416158
Regional Funder
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BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC

Buffalo, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
16-1416158
Regional Funder

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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The BestSelf Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.1 million to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

BESTSELF FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC., BY SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENGAGING IN OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ALL IN SUPPORT OF BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, EVIDENCED-BASED, ACCESSIBLE AND FAMILY-FOCUSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PROMOTE HEALTH, HOPE, RECOVERY AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$1.3M
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1M
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Bonnie Cywinski
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Woike
Board Member
A
Annette Smith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC?
No. BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC give?
BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC 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 BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC?
BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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