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Est.

1998

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

PROPEL NONPROFITS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $4.3M across 74 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FUEL THE IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NONPROFITS WITH GUIDANCE, EXPERTISE, AND CAPITAL.
Total Funding Given
$4.3M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$25.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$31K
S
Scott Marquardt
Board Member
T
Tamara Lowney
Board Member
S
Sony Malhotra
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROPEL NONPROFITS?
No. PROPEL NONPROFITS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROPEL NONPROFITS give?
PROPEL NONPROFITS primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Massachusetts. 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 PROPEL NONPROFITS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROPEL NONPROFITS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROPEL NONPROFITS make each year?
In 2025, PROPEL NONPROFITS awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROPEL NONPROFITS fund recently?
In 2025, PROPEL NONPROFITS awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include QUALITY EDUCATION SERVICES OF MN INC, Coalition of Asian American Leaders, and REVIVING THE ISLAMIC SISTERHOOD FOR EMPOWERMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROPEL NONPROFITS?
PROPEL NONPROFITS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.