Quick Summary
Name: Four Pines Fund Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $14M+ since inception (2023) |
| Grant Range | $25,000 - $1,000,000+ |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://fourpines.org/
- Based in Burlington, VT
- (No public phone/email for funding inquiries)
Geographic Focus
- National: United States-wide
- Special focus: Vermont (state-level initiatives and pilot programs)
The foundation uses Vermont as a testing ground for innovative approaches that can be scaled nationally.
Funding Priorities
- Suicide prevention and care: Evidence-based suicide care and treatment
- Systems change: Addressing structural gaps and barriers in suicide care access
- Research and innovation: Scientific research, emerging practices, implementation science
- Infrastructure support: Organizational capacity building, operational systems, technology/tools
- Training and professional development: Education programs for healthcare providers
- Policy and advocacy: Public policy initiatives related to suicide care
- Direct services: Clinical programs and treatment delivery
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited proposals: No public application process
- Foundation only funds organizations they proactively identify and invite
Application Method
Invitation Only - The Four Pines Fund does not accept unsolicited applications or funding requests. They proactively identify and reach out to organizations aligned with their mission.
Grant Types Available:
- Planning Grants: Support for organizational planning, growth, and innovation
- Big Bet Grants: Multi-year investments for large-scale transformative projects
- Project Grants: Funding for specific initiatives with clear goals and deliverables
- Sponsorship Grants: Support for events and convenings related to suicide care
Funding Source:
Sole funding source is the Gottesman family (founding donors Debra and Bill Gottesman).
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