AI Summary
The BID Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $628.1K across 22 grantees in 2025. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IN SAN DIEGO.
Cause Areas
2
Community improvement
Urban development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE PACIFIC BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
San Diego, CA
$42.6K
7%
La Jolla Village Merchants Association
La Jolla, CA
$40.4K
6%
HILLCREST BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
San Diego, CA
$40.2K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$34.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BID FOUNDATION?
No. BID FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BID FOUNDATION give?
BID FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 BID FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BID FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $34 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BID FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BID FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $628 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BID FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BID FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PACIFIC BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, La Jolla Village Merchants Association, and HILLCREST BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BID FOUNDATION?
BID FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.