Closed
This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Buhr Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $6.7 million across 45 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Ann Arbor, MI
$6.7M
88%
MICHIGAN THEATER FOUNDATION INC
Ann Arbor, MI
$50K
< 1%

FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
$35K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BUHR FOUNDATION?
No. THE BUHR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BUHR FOUNDATION give?
THE BUHR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan and Illinois. 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 THE BUHR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BUHR FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 THE BUHR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, THE BUHR FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BUHR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, THE BUHR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, MICHIGAN THEATER FOUNDATION INC, and FISHER HOUSE MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BUHR FOUNDATION?
THE BUHR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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