NORTHFIELD SHARES
NORTHFIELD SHARES
Northfield, MN, US
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a.k.a Northfield's Community Foundation
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
27-3080430
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
NORTHFIELD SHARES
Northfield, MN, US
•
a.k.a Northfield's Community Foundation
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
27-3080430
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
NORTHFIELD SHARES is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, it distributed a total of $829.2K across 30 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
NORTHFIELD SHARES SEEKS TO SUSTAIN AND TRANSFORM THE NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY BY ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY, INSPIRING VOLUNTEERISM AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CARLETON COLLEGE
$1.4M
26%
ST OLAF COLLEGE
$510.1K
10%
DOANE UNIVERSITY
$488.6K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHFIELD SHARES?
No. NORTHFIELD SHARES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHFIELD SHARES give?
NORTHFIELD SHARES primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas. 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 NORTHFIELD SHARES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHFIELD SHARES 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 NORTHFIELD SHARES make each year?
In 2024, NORTHFIELD SHARES awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $829 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHFIELD SHARES fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHFIELD SHARES awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CARLETON COLLEGE, ST OLAF COLLEGE, and DOANE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHFIELD SHARES?
NORTHFIELD SHARES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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