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FRESHWATER FOUNDATION
Pub 78

FRESHWATER FOUNDATION
Pub 78

ST. PAUL, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1821336
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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FRESHWATER FOUNDATION
Pub 78

ST. PAUL, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1821336
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Freshwater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $346,000 in grants since its inception in 2015, primarily supporting a single grantee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$346K

2015
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Freshwater Society
St. Paul, MN
$346K
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$346K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
S
Steve Woods
Board Member
R
Rick Bateson
Board Member
B
Blyth Brookman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRESHWATER FOUNDATION?
No. FRESHWATER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRESHWATER FOUNDATION give?
FRESHWATER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 FRESHWATER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRESHWATER FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $346 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRESHWATER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, FRESHWATER FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $346 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRESHWATER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2015, FRESHWATER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Freshwater Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRESHWATER FOUNDATION?
FRESHWATER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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