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The Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $23.2 million across 23 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
Oakland, CA
$1.3M
2%

SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
Charlottesville, VA
$600K
< 1%
EARTHJUSTICE
San Francisco, CA
$500K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation?
No. Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation give?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, 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 Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $23.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER, and EARTHJUSTICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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