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The Giving Back Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Since its establishment in 2016, it has distributed a total of $391.2K across 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD & GENERAL WELFARE OF CITIZENS IN WASHINGTON & OREGON, TO BRING ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL & ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT THROUGH GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Cause Areas
1
Community organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION
$350K
28%
THE INSTITUTE FOR MIDDLE EAST UNDERSTANDING
$200K
16%
BEND SCIENCE STATION
$100K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GIVING BACK FUND?
No. GIVING BACK FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GIVING BACK FUND give?
GIVING BACK FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Washington, and California. 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 GIVING BACK FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GIVING BACK FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GIVING BACK FUND make each year?
In 2016, GIVING BACK FUND awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $391 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GIVING BACK FUND fund recently?
In 2016, GIVING BACK FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION, THE INSTITUTE FOR MIDDLE EAST UNDERSTANDING, and BEND SCIENCE STATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GIVING BACK FUND?
GIVING BACK FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.