NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION
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The Northwest Area Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Minnesota, Washington, and South Dakota, having disbursed a total of $18.2 million across 384 grantees in 2024. This funder 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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$5.2M
3%
OWEESTA CORPORATION
$4.4M
3%
NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
$3.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
149
Median 1st year grant
$61K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION?
No. NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION give?
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Washington, and South Dakota. 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 NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $61 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $18.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 380 grantees. Recent grantees include THUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, OWEESTA CORPORATION, and NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION?
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.