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The Brunson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, offering grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed $813K across 45 grantees, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its funding process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Brunson Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
3
Animal welfare
Welfare
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MICHELSON FOUND ANIMALS FOUNDATION INC
$3M
35%
MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC
$2M
24%

THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS INC
$1M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$22K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Brunson Foundation?
No. The Brunson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Brunson Foundation give?
The Brunson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Iowa. 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 Brunson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Brunson Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Brunson Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Brunson Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $813 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Brunson Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Brunson Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MICHELSON FOUND ANIMALS FOUNDATION INC, MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC, and THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Brunson Foundation?
The Brunson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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