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SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE

SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE

Newark, NJ, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-1202863
Regional Funder
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SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE

Newark, NJ, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-1202863
Regional Funder

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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The South Ward Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2024, the organization awarded a total of $4.2 million to 36 grantees, primarily focusing on New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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.
Total Funding Given

$4.2M

2024
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

33

Median 1st year grant
$132.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$129.5K
D
Dominique D Lee
Board Member
K
Kimberly M Clain
Board Member
H
Helen Mazarakis
Board Member

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 $132 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 30 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 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.
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