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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2023
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AI Summary

The Franklin County Bjorn Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $260.2K across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$260.2K
2023
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2023
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
Farmington, ME
$50K
2%
CARE & SHARE FOOD CLOSET INC
West Farmington, ME
$20K
< 1%
MAINE GRANGE FOUNDATION INC
Augusta, ME
$10K
< 1%
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Grants Given

2023
Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K

Board & Team

R
Richard T Bjorn
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC?
No. FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC give?
FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maine. 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 FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC 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 FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $260 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2023, FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES, CARE & SHARE FOOD CLOSET INC, and MAINE GRANGE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC?
FRANKLIN COUNTY BJORN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.