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Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based funding model that is by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $16.2K across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$16.2K
2025
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$175
Median 2nd year grant
$200
C
Charles B Kerst
Board Member
M
Melinda E Kerst
Board Member
A
A Fred Kerst
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation?
No. Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation give?
Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Alabama, 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 Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Briggs-Kerst Family 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 Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $16 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FOOTHILLS UNITARIAN CHURCH, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and The Food Bank for Larimer County. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation?
Briggs-Kerst Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.