BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC
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The BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Washington, DC, Missouri, and Virginia, having awarded a total of $1.2 million to 29 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits seeking to connect with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ADD A LITTLE MORE HEART TO LIFE BY SHARING HUGS, INSPIRING CREATIVITY, AND MAKING DAYS A LITTLE BIT BRIGHTER FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Cause Areas
2
Basic and emergency aid
Youth services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIRST BOOK
$2.7M
51%
MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION
$460K
9%
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
$429.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC?
No. BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC give?
BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Missouri, and Virginia. 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 BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST BOOK, MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC?
BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.