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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1582315
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1582315
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The National Farmers Union Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Alabama, and Nebraska, having distributed a total of $424.8K across 37 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only process for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND RURAL AMERICANS.
Total Funding Given

$424.8K

2024
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

17

Median 1st year grant
$24.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Aaron Lehman
Board Member
M
Mark Watne
Board Member
D
Darin Von Ruden
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION?
No. NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION give?
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Alabama, and Nebraska. 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 NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $425 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION INC, Cornell University, and THE UNITED CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ASS0. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION?
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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