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The Northwestern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. In 2023, it awarded a total of $5.9 million to 18 grantees, emphasizing its selective approach as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SECURE, RECEIVE, AND MANAGE GIFTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY NW - ST. PAUL AND OTHER CHARITIES.
Cause Areas
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Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN - ST PAUL
$8.1M
87%
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST INC
$311.4K
3%
NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH
$242.3K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION?
No. NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION give?
NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Florida, and Colorado. 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 NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN - ST PAUL, CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST INC, and NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION?
NORTHWESTERN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.