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BJ's Restaurants Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Alabama, and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT CHARITIES BENEFITING CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION, WITH PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
$90K
18%
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
$71.7K
15%
The Trevor Project, Inc.
$50K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION?
No. BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION give?
BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Alabama, and District Of Columbia. 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 BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $211 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE, CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, and The Trevor Project, Inc.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION?
BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.