THE BATTERY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Battery Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $2.1 million in grants paid to 218 grantees in the filing year 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING BY CONNECTING PHILANTHROPISTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THAT ARE TACKLING SOME OF SOCIETY'S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$536.2K
2%
CRISIS TEXT LINE INC
$512K
2%
Public Health Institute
$500K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$121.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$96.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BATTERY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BATTERY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BATTERY FOUNDATION give?
THE BATTERY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Colorado. 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 BATTERY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BATTERY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $121 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BATTERY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BATTERY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BATTERY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BATTERY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CRISIS TEXT LINE INC, and Public Health Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BATTERY FOUNDATION?
THE BATTERY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.