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The Brendsel Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $309,000 across 15 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
QUEEN ANNE'S CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC
Centreville, MD
$1.2M
40%
BAY JOURNAL MEDIA INC
Mayo, MD
$550K
19%
QUEEN ANNE'S CONSERVATION FUND INC
CENTREVILLE, MD
$285K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New York, and Wyoming. 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 BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $309 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include QUEEN ANNE'S CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC, BAY JOURNAL MEDIA INC, and QUEEN ANNE'S CONSERVATION FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BRENDSEL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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