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The Bradford M. Freeman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $8 million across 54 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$5M
19%
THE GEORGE AND BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION
$2.9M
11%
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
$1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION?
No. BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION give?
BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and District Of Columbia. 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 BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, THE GEORGE AND BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION, and NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION?
BRADFORD M FREEMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.