CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION
Glenview, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4479735
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$347K
9%
PEDIATRIC THERAPY NETWORK
TORRANCE, CA
$285K
7%

THRIVE SCHOLARS
BOSTON, MA
$240K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Massachusetts. 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 CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE OF CHICAGO, PEDIATRIC THERAPY NETWORK, and THRIVE SCHOLARS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION?
CHARLES W & PATRICIA S BIDWILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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