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ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION

ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION

Cortez, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-0045741
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION

Cortez, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-0045741
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $353K across 71 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ONWARD! IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ORGANIZED FOR PUBLIC CHARITY PURPOSES. ONWARD!'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE BASE THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE FOUR CORNERS' COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given

$353K

2024
Grantees funded
70
Multi-year grantees
14%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
Jessie Farias Jr
Board Member
Y
Youvonne Neeley
Board Member
L
Laura Herrick
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION?
No. ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION give?
ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Connecticut, 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 ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $353 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BRIDGE EMERGENCY SHELTER, Durango Food Bank, and THE FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION?
ONWARD A LEGACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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