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The Borden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based engagement model where grants are made by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $158.2K across 58 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
Woodberry Forest, VA
$75.5K
8%

DUKE UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
$40K
4%
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$38K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$775
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BORDEN FOUNDATION?
No. BORDEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BORDEN FOUNDATION give?
BORDEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Virginia, and District Of Columbia. 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 BORDEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BORDEN 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 BORDEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BORDEN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $158 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BORDEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BORDEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL, DUKE UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BORDEN FOUNDATION?
BORDEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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