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NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT

NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-2189873
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-2189873
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Northwest Lions Endowment is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $1.9 million in grants paid in 2022 to a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

NWLE WILL ATTRACT CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT NORTHWEST LIONS FOUNDATION, AN OPERATING UNIT OF LIONS WORLD VISION INSTITUTE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE SIGHT AND HEARING DISABILITIES.
Total Funding Given

$1.9M

2022
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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SIGHTLIFE
Seattle, WA
$2.4M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$102K
R
Rodger Richert
Board Member
S
Sabra Lynn Vaughn
Board Member
B
Bill Lundin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT?
No. NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT give?
NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 LIONS ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2022, NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SIGHTLIFE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT?
NORTHWEST LIONS ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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