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HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION

HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION

Bayside, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7310660
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION

Bayside, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7310660
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Humboldt Area Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Oregon and Washington. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS A THRIVING, JUST, HEALTHY AND EQUITABLE REGION.
Total Funding Given

$7.1M

2023
Grantees funded
353
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

190

Median 1st year grant
$10.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.7K
B
Bryna Lipper
Board Member
J
Judge Abby Abinanti
Board Member
D
Dina Moore
Board Member

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 $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 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 350 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.
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