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The Accel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Iowa, with additional support in Michigan and Minnesota. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Accel Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PROSPECT MEADOWS INC
$25K
7%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST IOWA
$23.7K
6%
WARTBURG COLLEGE
$21K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ACCEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE ACCEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ACCEL FOUNDATION give?
THE ACCEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Michigan, and 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 THE ACCEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ACCEL FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ACCEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ACCEL FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $29 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ACCEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ACCEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PROSPECT MEADOWS INC, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST IOWA, and WARTBURG COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ACCEL FOUNDATION?
THE ACCEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.