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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Bergquist Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by Eric Sachtjen, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, having disbursed $246K across 26 grantees in 2024. Importantly, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$246K
2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$3.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
S
Scott Simpson
Board Member
M
Maxine Lammers
Board Member
K
Kenneth Roberts
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN?
No. THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN give?
THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Idaho, and 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 THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN make each year?
In 2024, THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $246 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN fund recently?
In 2024, THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY VANESSA, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC, and Spokane Parks Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN?
THE BERGQUIST FOUNDATION ATTN ERIC SACHTJEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.