MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION
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The Mary E. Bivins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing support exclusively through invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.6 million across 152 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MARY E. BIVINS FOUNDATION, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WAS FORMED IN 1949. THE PURPOSES / MISSION FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED ARE: (A) TO OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF NURSING HOMES ESTABLISHED FOR WORTHY, AGED, AND NEEDY PERSONS. (B) TO OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF NURSING HOMES ESTABLISHED FOR WORTHY, AGED, AND NEEDY PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMERS DISEASE. (C) TO OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF WORTHY RELIGIOUS UNDERTAKINGS, INCLUDING THE EDUCATION OF MINISTERS TO PREACH THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. (D) TO OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF WORTHY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OR UNDERTAKINGS WHICH SERVE WORTHY, AGED, OR NEEDY PERSONS. (E) TO BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN A MANNER TO SUPPORT OR BENEFIT ONE OR MORE SPECIFIED PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 1.509(A)-4(D) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS. (F) TO BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN A MANNER TO EXCLUSIVELY SUPPORT RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. (G
Cause Areas
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Retirement housing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEE BIVINS FOUNDATION
$7.2M
35%
WEST TEXAS A&M UNIV FOUNDATION
$702.3K
3%
AMARILLO WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER INC
$411.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$26.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION?
No. MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION give?
MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, and California. 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 MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $27 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include LEE BIVINS FOUNDATION, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIV FOUNDATION, and AMARILLO WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION?
MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.