BE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The BE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $98.5K across 38 grantees.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SPREADMUSICNOW INC
Redding, CT
$323.4K
9%
CONNECTICUT RISE NETWORK INC
New Haven, CT
$200K
5%
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Norwalk, CT
$160K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$2.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BE FOUNDATION?
No. BE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BE FOUNDATION give?
BE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $98 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SPREADMUSICNOW INC, CONNECTICUT RISE NETWORK INC, and FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BE FOUNDATION?
BE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.