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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Budding Artist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting the arts through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. With a total of $31.1K in grants paid in 2025 to two grantees, the foundation operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$31.1K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.2K
C
Carla Hatley
Board Member
W
William Hall
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION?
No. BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION give?
BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $31 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include ZACCHO SF and ArtSeed. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION?
BUDDING ARTIST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.