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Est.

1944

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Cooperative Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting cooperative development initiatives, having distributed a total of $800.5K in grants to 55 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To promote and develop cooperatives to improve economic opportunities for all.
Total Funding Given
$800.5K
2024
Grantees funded
55
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$14.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
M
Mary Griffin
Board Member
C
Cornelius Blanding
Board Member
D
Deborah Trocha
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION?
No. COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION give?
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. 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 COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $800 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include COOPERATIVE LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, North Dakota State University Foundation, and LANGSTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION?
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.