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The Wakefield Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $69.3K across 27 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ORONO FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
Long Lake, MN
$75K
15%

Animal Humane Society
Golden Valley, MN
$61K
12%

Guild
St. Paul, MN
$49.5K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $69 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ORONO FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, Animal Humane Society, and Guild. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WAKEFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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