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The J Blair & Tena Frank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2 million in grants to 24 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEES OF BATES COLLEGE
Lewiston, ME
$3.1M
39%

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$2.3M
29%
METO INC
Washington, DC
$508.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$308.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION?
No. J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION give?
J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Massachusetts, 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 J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from J BLAIR & TENA FRANK 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 J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEES OF BATES COLLEGE, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and METO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION?
J BLAIR & TENA FRANK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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