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The Modestus Bauer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Washington D.C., and New York, having distributed a total of $1 million across 143 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Planned Parenthood of Illinois
$160K
4%

JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
$102.7K
3%
Highland Park Community Foundation
$102K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
137
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION?
No. MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION give?
MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Planned Parenthood of Illinois, JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, and Highland Park Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION?
MODESTUS BAUER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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