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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Pub 78

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Pub 78

Austin, TX, US
501(c)
EIN
74-1116918
Regional Funder
funder logo

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Pub 78

Austin, TX, US
501(c)
EIN
74-1116918
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1950

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Better Business Bureau, a 501(c) organization, focuses on grantmaking in the Austin area, having distributed a total of $6.4 million across 407 grantees in 2021. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST.
Total Funding Given

$6.4M

2021
Grantees funded
407
Multi-year grantees
26%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

281

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
A
Angell Carrie
Board Member
J
Jon Eckert
Board Member
R
Rick Ravel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU?
No. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU give?
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Illinois, and Minnesota. 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 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU make each year?
In 2021, BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU fund recently?
In 2024, BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include ALLISON ORR DANCE INC, CHORUS AUSTIN, and Co-Lab Projects. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU?
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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