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Est.

2001

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $4.2M in grants paid to 132 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

BCF ANNUALLY ASSESSES LOCAL NEEDS, ADMINISTERS AN EXTENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO QUALIFIED NONPROFITS IN ORDER TO MEET THOSE NEEDS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEEDS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, MAKES SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING STUDENTS, AND RAISES FUNDS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GIVING.
Total Funding Given
$4.2M
2024
Grantees funded
212
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
135
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
James Hopper
Board Member
J
Jason Taylor
Board Member
P
Peter Drury
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, District Of Columbia, and Hawaii. 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 BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, COMMON POWER FUTURE, and BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.