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The Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $50.7K across 26 grantees, primarily focusing on North Carolina, with additional support in Colorado and Florida. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WAYNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC
$98.7K
11%
WCC FOUNDATION INC
$42.5K
5%
Elon University
$40K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$875
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Colorado, and Florida. 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 ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $51 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WAYNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC, WCC FOUNDATION INC, and Elon University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
ELLEN & MUNROE BEST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.