BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Bay City, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2418086
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Bay City, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2418086
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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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.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STUDIO 23
$878K
7%
BAY AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
$781.4K
6%

THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
$697.1K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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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