BHP Foundation
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
61-1714573
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
61-1714573
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The BHP Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that made $75.6 million in grants in 2025, primarily focusing on Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$18.4M
6%
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
$16.9M
5%
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
$7.9M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
51
Median 1st year grant
$1.8M
Median 2nd year grant
$2M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BHP Foundation?
No. BHP Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BHP Foundation give?
BHP Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, 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 BHP Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BHP Foundation fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BHP Foundation make each year?
In 2025, BHP Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $75.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BHP Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, BHP Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, and THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BHP Foundation?
BHP Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.