AI Summary
BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $189.8K in total grants paid to 8 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$170K
14%
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Sycamore, IL
$103K
8%
North Park University
Chicago, IL
$100K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 23 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, 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 BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $125 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and North Park University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BICKNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.