Frederick Bornman Trust For Conservative
This organization is a private foundation that primarily supports political action groups and advocacy organizations. Its mission appears to focus on providing operational support to entities engaged in political advocacy, civil rights, and educational initiatives. The foundation has a history of funding various charities that align with these causes, indicating a commitment to promoting political engagement and civil discourse. Its grantmaking is concentrated on organizations that operate in the political and advocacy sectors, particularly those based in Washington, D.C. and Missouri.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized national advocacy or policy organizations that match the foundation's prior grantees and seek modest operating support, especially organizations with an existing relationship or referral into the funder's network.
Good Fit
- • Policy, advocacy, or public affairs nonprofit similar to past grantees (e.g., Washington-based groups).
- • Seeks unrestricted or operating support in the $5K–$10K range.
- • Has an existing referral, prior relationship, or standing connection to the trustee/network.
- • Located in or active in states the foundation has funded (notably DC, MO, FL).
Geography
Grants are distributed across multiple states (DC, MO, FL and others across the observed years) rather than confined to one city or county, but the footprint is not broadly national or international.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct independent recipients and similar counts in prior years, and five recipients recur across the three-year window, indicating a moderate but not wide-ranging recipient set for this small foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation states it only funds preselected applicants and behavior is strongly relationship-driven (five recurring grantees over three years with only one new recipient per year), so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral; occasional new grantees have appeared but are rare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
