IFF
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IFF is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded $17 million in grants to 128 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Illinois, Michigan, and New York. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with IFF can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IFF leverages knowledge, capital, and resources to advance equitable and transformational outcomes in under-resourced communities, guided by our commitment to be an inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive institution that honors communities as asset-rich and as experts in their own stories.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BREAKING GROUND INC
$10.9M
7%
North West Housing Partnership
$10.9M
7%
CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT FUND
$1.4M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
270
Median 1st year grant
$140K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IFF?
No. IFF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IFF give?
IFF primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and New York. 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 IFF’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IFF fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $140 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IFF make each year?
In 2024, IFF awarded about 270 grants, totaling nearly $17 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IFF fund recently?
In 2024, IFF awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include BREAKING GROUND INC, North West Housing Partnership, and CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IFF?
IFF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.