BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION
AI Summary
BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6M in grants paid to 10 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM (NMDP)/ BE THE MATCH: TO SAVE LIVES THROUGH CELLULAR THERAPY.
Cause Areas
2
Organ and tissue banks
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN
$49.3M
89%
FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
SEATTLE, WA
$1.1M
2%
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
$538K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 34 grantees
- 68 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION?
No. BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION give?
BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Washington, and Texas. 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 BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM, FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER, and ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION?
BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.