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BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Bay City, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-2418086
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION"

BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Bay City, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-2418086
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Bay Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only, relationship-based engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.1 million in grants to 138 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FULFILL A WIDE ARRAY OF DONORS'CHARITABLE WISHES THROUGHOUT BAY AND ARENAC COUNTIES.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
138
Multi-year grantees
52%
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$89.1K
M
Matt Schmidt
Board Member
J
Jennifer Williams
Board Member
T
Trish Burns
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Virginia, and Minnesota. 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 BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include STUDIO 23, BAY AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, and THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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