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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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY VANESSA
Spokane, WA
$395K
24%

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC
SPOKANE, WA
$145K
9%

Spokane Parks Foundation
Spokane, WA
$107K
7%
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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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Grant Size
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.
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