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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

CFT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships within the nonprofit sector, providing funding exclusively through invitation-based engagement. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder. In 2024, CFT Foundation disbursed a total of $46.8K across 14 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$46.8K
2024
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
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Erika Tristan
Board Member
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Jill C Thoreson
Board Member
K
Kirk Thoreson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CFT FOUNDATION?
No. CFT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CFT FOUNDATION give?
CFT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Kentucky, and Illinois. 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 CFT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CFT FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CFT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CFT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $47 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CFT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CFT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA A CORP, and United Way of North Central Iowa. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CFT FOUNDATION?
CFT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.