BAME FOUNDATION

Golden Valley, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-4159707
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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Golden Valley, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-4159707
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The BAME Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $1.4 million across 294 grantees in 2024. This funder 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.

Total Funding Given

$1.4M

2024
Grantees funded
294
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

125

Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jason Bame-Anderson
Board Member
D
Danielle N Bame
Board Member
C
Christian N Bame
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAME FOUNDATION?
No. BAME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAME FOUNDATION give?
BAME FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. 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 BAME FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAME FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAME FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BAME FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAME FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BAME FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND, CRESCENT COVE, and RIVERSIDE CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAME FOUNDATION?
BAME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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