SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
HUTCHINSON, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
41-1555592
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
HUTCHINSON, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
41-1555592
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Southwest Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Michigan, with a total of $2.4 million distributed to 224 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS CONNECTING PEOPLE, INVESTING IN IDEAS AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Rural development
Business and industry
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Prairie Five Community Action Council Inc
$655.1K
3%
GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR
$628.7K
3%
PIPESTONE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
$553.6K
2%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
93
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
No. SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION give?
SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Michigan. 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 SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION 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 SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include Prairie Five Community Action Council Inc, GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR, and PIPESTONE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.