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The Ellen and Richard Berghamer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation allocated $400,000 across eight grantees, emphasizing a selective engagement process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$695K
32%
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI
$360K
17%
EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT HOMES INC
$285K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$31.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN?
No. ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN give?
ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and New York. 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 ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN make each year?
In 2024, ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $400 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN fund recently?
In 2024, ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI, and EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT HOMES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN?
ELLEN AND RICHARD BERGHAMER FDTN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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