VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC
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Village Enterprise Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in Oregon, having paid out a total of $2.1 million in grants for the filing year 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO END EXTREME POVERTY IN RURAL AFRICA THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O)PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES, CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES, VILLAGE ENTERPRISE EQUIPS FIRST-TIME ENTREPRENEURS IN AFRICA WITH RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO START CLIMATE-SMART BUSINESSES AND SAVINGS GROUPS. LOCALLY-LED AND COMMUNITY-BASED, THE ORGANIZATION WORK WITH THE MOST VULNERABLE WOMEN, REFUGEES, AND YOUTH IN RURAL AFRICA AND EQUIP THEM TO ADAPT TO THE SHOCKS OF DROUGHT, DISPLACEMENT, THE PANDEMIC, AND CONFLICT.
Cause Areas
3
Entrepreneurship
Food security
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Mercy Corps
$3.1M
93%
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
$127.9K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC?
No. VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC give?
VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon. 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 VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $593 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Mercy Corps and AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC?
VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.