AI Summary
The Buchanan Friendship Foundation is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $5.6 million across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS DEVOTED TO FUNDING AND DEVELOPING PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE.
Cause Areas
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Welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
K5 Foundation
San Francisco, CA
$29.6M
75%
ELLIS EARLY LEARNING INC (FKA ELLIS MEMORIAL AND ELDRIDGE HOUSE INC)
BOSTON, MA
$5.4M
14%
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3.1M
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION?
No. BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION give?
BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. 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 BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3.1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include K5 Foundation, ELLIS EARLY LEARNING INC (FKA ELLIS MEMORIAL AND ELDRIDGE HOUSE INC), and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION?
BUCHANAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.