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ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Ely, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
06-1770182
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Ely, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
06-1770182
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Ely Area Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Minnesota, having disbursed a total of $197K to a single grantee in the state. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ELY, MN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES THAT IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR CITIZENS AND THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS.
Total Funding Given

$197K

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HAPPY DAYS LEARNING CENTER INC
Ely, MN
$197K
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$197K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
P
Paul Knuti
Board Member
P
Patti Banks
Board Member
T
Todd Heiman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $197 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $197 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include HAPPY DAYS LEARNING CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
ELY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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