AI Summary
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $327.9K in total grants paid to 24 grantees in 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge is a collective giving organization formed and sustained by a group of women philanthropists who want to make a positive impact on the lives of women and girls in the High Country.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE HUNGER AND HEALTH COALITION INC
Boone, NC
$158.7K
11%
HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA
Boone, NC
$118K
8%
COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC INC
Boone, NC
$103.6K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 33 grantees
- 53 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc?
No. Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc give?
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and California. 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 Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc make each year?
In 2024, Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $256 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE HUNGER AND HEALTH COALITION INC, HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA, and COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc?
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.