ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
SAN JOSE, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
45-4127501
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
SAN JOSE, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
45-4127501
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•
Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
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ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the organization supported 16 grantees, focusing on initiatives that align with its mission. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. For more information, visit their website at https://aofund.org/.
Mission Statement
TO ASSIST IN BUILDING WORLD CLASS MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)IN THE UNITED STATES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUALS' SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH INCREASING ACCESS TO CREDIT AND OTHERWISE PROMOTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND FINANCIAL HEALTH THROUGH TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR MEMBERS OF LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
4
Health
Economic development
Microfinance
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC
$3.1M
28%
DREAMSPRING
$2.1M
19%
ACCION EAST INC
$1.7M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$52.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$55K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC?
No. ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC give?
ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC, DREAMSPRING, and ACCION EAST INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC?
ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.