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The Bert Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Donald R. Mering, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $325,000 across four grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC
BALTIMORE, MD
$1.3M
56%
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC
Annapolis, MD
$787.9K
35%
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$98.9K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING?
No. THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING give?
THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland and District Of Columbia. 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 BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING make each year?
In 2024, THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $325 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING fund recently?
In 2024, THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC, CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC, and WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING?
THE BERT FOUNDATION INC C/O DONALD R MERING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.