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The BLUE DOR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $95,000 awarded to 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIRECT GIVING LAB
Highland Park, IL
$85K
14%
BUILD
York, PA
$45K
7%
Working Bikes
Chicago, IL
$35K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE DOR FOUNDATION?
No. BLUE DOR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE DOR FOUNDATION give?
BLUE DOR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Colorado. 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 DOR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE DOR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE DOR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BLUE DOR FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $95 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE DOR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE DOR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DIRECT GIVING LAB, BUILD, and Working Bikes. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE DOR FOUNDATION?
BLUE DOR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.