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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Bucks County Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within Bucks County, Pennsylvania, having disbursed a total of $325.9K to 32 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO AFFORD INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE LASTING, FLEXIBLE GIFTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BUCKS COUNTY RESIDENTS AND TO ASSIST THE COUNTY'S CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BOTH IN EXISTENCE AND THOSE TO COME IN YEARS AHEAD.
Total Funding Given
$325.9K
2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
D
DR Joseph O'NEILL
Board Member
M
MS Lucy Steitz
Board Member
R
Ronald R Bolig Esquire
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
No. BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION give?
BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and 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 BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUCKS COUNTY 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 BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $326 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN SILVERMAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, and Delaware Valley University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
BUCKS COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.