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The Bhandara Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Texas, Washington D.C., and Illinois. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON
$63.7K
36%
ALLIANCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF INC
$25K
14%
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF GREATER HOUSTON
$7.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$815
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bhandara Foundation?
No. Bhandara Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bhandara Foundation give?
Bhandara Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. 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 Bhandara Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bhandara Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bhandara Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Bhandara Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $74 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bhandara Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Bhandara Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON, ALLIANCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF INC, and ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF GREATER HOUSTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bhandara Foundation?
Bhandara Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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