PROGRESS NOW INCPub 78
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PROGRESS NOW INC is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in North Carolina, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, having disbursed a total of $7.7 million in grants to 36 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with PROGRESS NOW INC can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE PART III FOR DETAILS
Cause Areas
2
Educational management
Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PROGRESS NORTH CAROLINA ACTION
$2M
15%
Progress Michigan Inc
$1.4M
11%
A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INC
$1.3M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$26.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROGRESS NOW INC?
No. PROGRESS NOW INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROGRESS NOW INC give?
PROGRESS NOW INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. 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 PROGRESS NOW INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROGRESS NOW INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROGRESS NOW INC make each year?
In 2024, PROGRESS NOW INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROGRESS NOW INC fund recently?
In 2024, PROGRESS NOW INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include PROGRESS NORTH CAROLINA ACTION, Progress Michigan Inc, and A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROGRESS NOW INC?
PROGRESS NOW INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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