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The BEAR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding through a relationship-based approach, issuing a total of $59K in grants to 20 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MEDIA POWER YOUTH
$235K
31%
Northwestern University
$200K
26%
REDS GOOD VIBES INC
$85K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BEAR FOUNDATION?
No. BEAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BEAR FOUNDATION give?
BEAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Hampshire, Illinois, 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 BEAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BEAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BEAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BEAR FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $59 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BEAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BEAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MEDIA POWER YOUTH, Northwestern University, and REDS GOOD VIBES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BEAR FOUNDATION?
BEAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.