MORNING STAR FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Morning Star Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $52K across 30 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO HELP EVERY KID DEVELOP THE SELF-CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED BY FUNDING CHILDREN'S CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED KIDS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME, A FAMILY THAT LOVES THEM, A FEELING OF COMMUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND HAVE FUN.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MORNING STAR BOYS RANCH
Spokane, WA
$6.6M
91%
EMBRACE WASHINGTON
Spokane, WA
$111K
2%
THE JONAH PROJECT
EL SEGUNDO, CA
$64.3K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MORNING STAR FOUNDATION?
No. MORNING STAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MORNING STAR FOUNDATION give?
MORNING STAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and Idaho. 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 MORNING STAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MORNING STAR FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MORNING STAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MORNING STAR FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $52 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MORNING STAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MORNING STAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MORNING STAR BOYS RANCH, EMBRACE WASHINGTON, and THE JONAH PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MORNING STAR FOUNDATION?
MORNING STAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.