AI Summary
The BYER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $662.5K in grants to 92 grantees in 2025. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND
San Francisco, CA
$415.6K
7%
Jewish Community Federation Of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$307K
5%
PENINSULA TEMPLE SHOLOM
BURLINGAME, CA
$288.7K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BYER FOUNDATION?
Yes. BYER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does BYER FOUNDATION give?
BYER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 BYER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BYER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BYER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BYER FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $663 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BYER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BYER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND, Jewish Community Federation Of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma, and PENINSULA TEMPLE SHOLOM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BYER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.