NATUREBRIDGE

Sausalito, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2145930
Regional Funder
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Sausalito, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2145930
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1971

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

NATUREBRIDGE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. In 2024, it awarded a total of $622.4K across 83 grantees. As NATUREBRIDGE does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT FOUR NATIONAL PARKS.
Total Funding Given

$622.4K

2024
Grantees funded
83
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

67

Median 1st year grant
$6.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Phillip Kilbridge
Board Member
L
Leslie Smith
Board Member
J
Julie Krebs
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATUREBRIDGE?
No. NATUREBRIDGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATUREBRIDGE give?
NATUREBRIDGE primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Washington. 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 NATUREBRIDGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATUREBRIDGE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,799. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATUREBRIDGE make each year?
In 2024, NATUREBRIDGE awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $622 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATUREBRIDGE fund recently?
In 2024, NATUREBRIDGE awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOLS, and THE WOODS PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATUREBRIDGE?
NATUREBRIDGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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