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The Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with grantees, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $539K across 59 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIFE SKILLS INTERNSHIPS
$2M
18%
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1.2M
11%

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
$557.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation?
No. Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation give?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Connecticut, and New York. 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 Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $539 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include LIFE SKILLS INTERNSHIPS, NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, and NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation?
Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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