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The Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.2 million across six grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI
$2.8M
95%
EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI
$50K
2%

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA
LOS ANGELES, CA
$25K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.1M
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation?
No. Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation give?
Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, California, and Vermont. 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 Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION, EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION, and HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation?
Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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