HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION
AI Summary
HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $7.9M across 161 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS A THRIVING, JUST, HEALTHY AND EQUITABLE REGION.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Eureka, CA
$1.4M
3%
FOOD FOR PEOPLE INC
Eureka, CA
$1.2M
3%
BETTY KWAN CHINN HOMELESS FOUNDATION
Eureka, CA
$1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
195
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 395 grantees
- 41 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION?
No. HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION give?
HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Washington. 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 HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $7.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include Humboldt Senior Resource Center, FOOD FOR PEOPLE INC, and BETTY KWAN CHINN HOMELESS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION?
HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.