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NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON

NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON

Bend, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-3224756
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON

Bend, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-3224756
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Northwest Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Tara Mortenson, is a relationship-based funder that primarily supports nonprofits in Oregon, Idaho, and Tennessee, having awarded a total of $490.8K in grants to 72 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$490.8K

2024
Grantees funded
72
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

31

Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
T
Tara Mortenson
Board Member
K
Kevin Howard
Employee
D
Dawn Tangevald
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON?
No. NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON give?
NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Idaho, and Tennessee. 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 FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON make each year?
In 2024, NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $491 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include MY FATHERS HOUSE, KIDS CENTER, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BEND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON?
NORTHWEST FOUNDATION C/O TARA MORTENSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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