Closed
This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The HWL Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the foundation disbursed a total of $8.3K across 25 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIVING FREE NON-PROFIT ANIMAL SANCTUARY
MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA
$64K
18%
HAND TO HAND
LOS ANGELES, CA
$23K
6%

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DENVER
Denver, CO
$20K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Washington. 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 HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $8,275. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include LIVING FREE NON-PROFIT ANIMAL SANCTUARY, HAND TO HAND, and ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DENVER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
HWL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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