AI Summary
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $1.6 million awarded to 74 grantees in 2024, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES INDIVIDUALS' IRREVOCABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A DONOR ADVISED FUND BY DIRECTING DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE FUNDS TO THE INDIVIDUALS' CHARITY OF CHOICE.
Cause Areas
2
Protestantism
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VIRGINIA BAPTIST FOUNDATION
RICHMOND, VA
$983.9K
14%
POPLAR SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH
RICHMOND, VA
$505.7K
7%
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
RED HOUSE, VA
$409.9K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF?
No. THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF give?
THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. 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 DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF make each year?
In 2024, THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF fund recently?
In 2024, THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include VIRGINIA BAPTIST FOUNDATION, POPLAR SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, and PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF?
THE DONOR ADVISED FUND OF THE VBF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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