BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC
Newport News, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-1822675
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Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
Newport News, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-1822675
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Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
AI Summary
The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with its grantees, as it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $838.2K in grants to 61 selected nonprofits. Organizations interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HEALTH, CARE AND CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE BERNARDINE SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS BY FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THEIR CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS AS WELL AS WORKS RELATED TO THE HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
$787.6K
9%
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula
Yorktown, VA
$430K
5%
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Suffolk, VA
$326.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$16.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC?
No. BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC give?
BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. 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 BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $838 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC, United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, and Mary Immaculate Hospital. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC?
BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.