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The CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $1.6 million across 61 grantees, with a significant focus on Texas, as well as funding in Illinois and Georgia. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$1.1M
9%
SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
$938.3K
7%
SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
$917.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION?
No. CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION give?
CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Illinois, and Georgia. 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 CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC, and SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION?
CIRCLE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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