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Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc

Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc

Boone, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-1346239
Regional Funder
Logo for "Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc"

Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc

Boone, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-1346239
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in North Carolina and California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities 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.
Total Funding Given

$256K

2024
Grantees funded
33
Multi-year grantees
82%
Funding by Year
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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
L
Lindsay Miller
Board Member
J
Julie Wiggins
Board Member
A
Allison Schlake
Board Member

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.
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