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The Paws Up Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based model, providing a total of $306.1K in grants to 72 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with nonprofits through invitation. Organizations interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC
$111.7K
11%
MISSOULA FOOD BANK & COMMUNITY CENTER
$52.6K
5%
MISSOULA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
$34K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Paws Up Foundation?
No. Paws Up Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Paws Up Foundation give?
Paws Up Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Montana, and Nevada. 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 Paws Up Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Paws Up Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Paws Up Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Paws Up Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $306 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Paws Up Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Paws Up Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC, MISSOULA FOOD BANK & COMMUNITY CENTER, and MISSOULA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Paws Up Foundation?
Paws Up Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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