BEARS CARE
Lake Forest, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3902715
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Lake Forest, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3902715
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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BEARS CARE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Tennessee, Illinois, and Indiana, with a total of $2.6 million in grants awarded to 48 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BEARS CARE can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH AWARENESS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLACK CLARKSVILLE INC
$5.7M
25%
Rush University Medical Center
$520K
2%
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
$203K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$740.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BEARS CARE?
No. BEARS CARE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BEARS CARE give?
BEARS CARE primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Illinois, and Indiana. 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 BEARS CARE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BEARS CARE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BEARS CARE make each year?
In 2024, BEARS CARE awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BEARS CARE fund recently?
In 2024, BEARS CARE awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACK CLARKSVILLE INC, Rush University Medical Center, and NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BEARS CARE?
BEARS CARE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.