AI Summary
The David and Karen Bere Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $298K in total grants paid across 18 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
$2.4M
31%
CHRIST CHURCH OF OAK BROOK
OAK BROOK, IL
$1.4M
18%
LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH
CHICAGO, IL
$561K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 68 grantees
- 10 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to David and Karen Bere Foundation?
No. David and Karen Bere Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does David and Karen Bere Foundation give?
David and Karen Bere Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Florida. 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 David and Karen Bere Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from David and Karen Bere Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does David and Karen Bere Foundation make each year?
In 2024, David and Karen Bere Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $589 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did David and Karen Bere Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, David and Karen Bere Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Fuller Theological Seminary, CHRIST CHURCH OF OAK BROOK, and LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to David and Karen Bere Foundation?
David and Karen Bere Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.