AI Summary
The Batten Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Jane Batten, focuses on strategic grantmaking with a total of $11 million distributed to 22 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
$7.5M
12%
THE VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL INC
$5.9M
9%
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
$5M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$500K
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN?
No. THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN give?
THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, New York, and Maryland. 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 BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $500 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN make each year?
In 2024, THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $11 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN fund recently?
In 2024, THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS, THE VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL INC, and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN?
THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.