How much funding does Brabson Family Foundation Grant provide?

Brabson Family Foundation Grant provides Most grants under $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Brabson Family Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

How often is Brabson Family Foundation Grant offered?

Brabson Family Foundation Grant has 2 deadlines a year: March 1, September 1. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Brabson Family Foundation Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Brabson Family Foundation Grant?

Eligible applicants: Organizations; A 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under a 501(c)(3) umbrella (fiscally sponsored projects welcome). Geography: Alaska. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

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Funding Amount

Most grants under $10,000

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines each year: March 1 · September 1

From the program guidelines: “Application portal open annually Sep 1 - Mar 1 (midnight).”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Organizations
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under a 501(c)(3) umbrella (fiscally sponsored projects welcome)

Geography

Alaska

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Seed funding for pilot programs/projects from 501(c)(3) nonprofits; favors novel ideas addressing a specific challenge with scalability. In 2025 received 600+ applications and funded ~5%; most grants under $10,000. Portal open Sep 1 - Mar 1 each year.

How to Apply

Eligibility-form gated: applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under a 501(c)(3) umbrella (fiscally sponsored projects welcome). Complete the online Eligibility Form; if eligible you receive a link to the formal application (14-day submission window). Application portal open annually Sep 1 - Mar 1 (midnight). Proposals selected for board review notified by Apr 15; finalists in May; grant checks mailed in June. Project period ideally June-following June.

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What Brabson Library & Educational actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 37
Total given: $408K
Median grant: $8,000
Range: $500–$30K

5% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Indiana 17%, Massachusetts 11%, New Mexico 10%. Top recipient cities: Albuquerque, NM; Bloomington, IN; Federal Way, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
78% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.