Daily 3 Foundations - 9/13/25
9/13/2025
Here are today’s daily 3 foundations. The Foellinger Foundation, Koret Foundation and Bainum Family Foundation.
The Foellinger Foundation
Website:
https://www.foellinger.org/Mission & Purpose: A place-based foundation dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that serve children and families in Allen County, Indiana. They focus on investing in organizations that help residents with the greatest economic need and the least opportunity.
Broad Funding Guidelines: The foundation provides grants in three main areas: Early Childhood Development, Family, and Youth. They also offer "Community Interests Grants" for other projects that benefit Allen County. They prioritize organizations that are mission-driven, well-governed, and results-oriented.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation has an open application process for its Community-Based Grants. These grants are for 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families in Allen County, with a focus on those in greatest economic need. Guidelines and application details are available on their website.
Koret Foundation
Website:
https://koret.org/Mission & Purpose: Committed to strengthening the San Francisco Bay Area community and supporting the Jewish community in the U.S. and Israel. Their work is guided by traditional Jewish values of learning, dignity, and community.
Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is divided into Bay Area initiatives and Jewish Community initiatives. In the Bay Area, they focus on Higher Education, K–12 Education, and Food Programs. Their Jewish Community grants support U.S.-Israel bridge-building and combating antisemitism.
Bainum Family Foundation
Website:
https://bainumfdn.org/Mission & Purpose: The foundation's vision is a society where all children thrive. They partner with communities to co-create lasting systems change for the well-being of young children and their families, with a focus on children of color and those in low-income households.
Broad Funding Guidelines: Their work is centered on Early Childhood and includes five focus areas: Early Learning, Mental Health and Well-being, Health, Family Economic Security, and Housing Stability. They also have Legacy Programs that support other issues important to the Bainum family.
