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Blue Bird Foundation

Blue Bird Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
74-6047176
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Blue Bird Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
74-6047176
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

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Est.

1951

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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The Blue Bird Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts in Texas, having paid a total of $800K in grants in 2024 to a single grantee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To hold endowment assets for and provide financial support for the programs of The Blue Bird Circle.
Total Funding Given

$800K

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Blue Bird Circle
Houston, TX
$22.5M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$300K
Median 2nd year grant
$300K
G
Gayle Runshang
Board Member
A
Amy Nelson
Board Member
K
Karen Gibbons
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Blue Bird Foundation?
No. Blue Bird Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Blue Bird Foundation give?
Blue Bird Foundation 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 Blue Bird Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Blue Bird Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $300 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Blue Bird Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Blue Bird Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $800 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Blue Bird Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Blue Bird Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include The Blue Bird Circle. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Blue Bird Foundation?
Blue Bird Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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