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The McDowell Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Colorado, Washington, and Maryland. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation
$186.5K
20%
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
$101.1K
11%
COURAGEOUS FACES FOUNDATION
$52K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to McDowell Family Foundation?
No. McDowell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does McDowell Family Foundation give?
McDowell Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Washington, and Maryland. 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 McDowell Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from McDowell Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does McDowell Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, McDowell Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $144 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did McDowell Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, McDowell Family Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation, NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH, and COURAGEOUS FACES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to McDowell Family Foundation?
McDowell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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