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THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN

THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN

Norfolk, VA, US
501(c)3
EIN
54-1451569
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE BATTEN FOUNDATION C/O JANE BATTEN

Norfolk, VA, US
501(c)3
EIN
54-1451569
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Batten Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Virginia, New York, and Maryland, having disbursed a total of $11 million across 22 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$11M

2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$500K
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$1M
J
Jane Batten
Board Member
L
Louis Ryan
Employee
A
Anne Shumadine
Employee

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.
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