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WHOLESOME WAVE INC

WHOLESOME WAVE INC

Bridgeport, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-0352899
Management & Technical Assistance
Logo for "WHOLESOME WAVE INC"

WHOLESOME WAVE INC

Bridgeport, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-0352899
Management & Technical Assistance

Overview

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Wholesome Wave Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, having disbursed a total of $412.9K across 99 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WHOLESOME WAVE, INC. INSPIRES UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS TO MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES BY INCREASING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL, AND REGIONAL FOOD
Total Funding Given

$412.9K

2024
Grantees funded
99
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

13

Median 1st year grant
$10.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Michel Nischan
Board Member
E
Ed Kelly
Board Member
E
Ellen O'CONNOR
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHOLESOME WAVE INC?
No. WHOLESOME WAVE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WHOLESOME WAVE INC give?
WHOLESOME WAVE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 WHOLESOME WAVE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHOLESOME WAVE INC 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 WHOLESOME WAVE INC make each year?
In 2024, WHOLESOME WAVE INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $413 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHOLESOME WAVE INC fund recently?
In 2024, WHOLESOME WAVE INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include MAINE FARMLAND TRUST, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES OF LA DBA FOOD ACCESS LOS ANGELES, and FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHOLESOME WAVE INC?
WHOLESOME WAVE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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