SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE
AI Summary
The South Ward Alliance is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development through strategic funding initiatives. In 2024, it paid out a total of $8.4 million across 36 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with potential funding opportunities.
Mission Statement
SWPN MISSION: TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED PIPELINE OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT GUIDES AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND ENSURES THEIR CHILDREN CAN LIVE IN HEALTHY HOMES, SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND THRIVE IN LIFE. SWPN OVERVIEW: THE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO CREATE STABLE HOMES, ACCESS TO HIGHQUALITY JOBS AND SUPPORT CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING. WE CONNECT LOCAL FAMILIES TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE WANT CHILDREN IN THE SOUTH WARD TO HAVE AN UNIMPEDED PATH TO UNLOCKING THEIR LIMITLESS POTENTIAL.
Cause Areas
1
Youth development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Newark Community Street Team Inc
$3.1M
11%
Leaders for Life Inc
$2M
7%
CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC
$1.9M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
66
Median 1st year grant
$174K
Median 2nd year grant
$139K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE?
No. SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE give?
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $174 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $8.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Newark Community Street Team Inc, Leaders for Life Inc, and CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE?
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.