FFWD
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FFWD is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships and providing funding through an invitation-only process. In 2024, it awarded a total of $12.9 million across 109 grantees, but does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with FFWD can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FFWD accelerates the growth of technology nonprofits by providing financial and human capital to help scale technology solutions for education, environmental, health, and human rights issues.
Cause Areas
8
Education
Environment
Health
Technology
Human rights
Nonprofits
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOIN FREEWORLD INC
$6.9M
15%
JOIN FREEWORLD INC
$4.8M
10%
CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORP
$2.8M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
48
Median 1st year grant
$69.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FFWD?
No. FFWD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FFWD give?
FFWD primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and New York. 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 FFWD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FFWD fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $69 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FFWD make each year?
In 2024, FFWD awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $12.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FFWD fund recently?
In 2024, FFWD awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include JOIN FREEWORLD INC, JOIN FREEWORLD INC, and CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FFWD?
FFWD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.