The Blue Bird Circle
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The Blue Bird Circle is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on Texas, having paid a total of $1.5 million in grants to three grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Blue Bird Circle can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To support facilities that treat & provide research for neurological disorders in children.
Cause Areas
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Neurology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Texas Children's Hospital
$17.9M
67%
Baylor College of Medicine
$8M
30%
Blue Bird Foundation
$631K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Blue Bird Circle?
No. The Blue Bird Circle does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Blue Bird Circle give?
The Blue Bird Circle primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 The Blue Bird Circle’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Blue Bird Circle fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $631 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Blue Bird Circle make each year?
In 2024, The Blue Bird Circle awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Blue Bird Circle fund recently?
In 2024, The Blue Bird Circle awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, and Blue Bird Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Blue Bird Circle?
The Blue Bird Circle does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.