OWEESTA CORPORATION
OWEESTA CORPORATION
OWEESTA CORPORATION
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OWEESTA CORPORATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Montana, Hawaii, and Wisconsin, having distributed a total of $2.1 million across 54 grantees in 2025. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with OWEESTA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE, LOAN CAPITAL AND TRAINING TO NATIVE TRIBES, COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLES.
Cause Areas
1
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
$738.3K
4%
COOK INLET LENDING CENTER
$679.1K
4%
COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT
$578.9K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$42.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OWEESTA CORPORATION?
No. OWEESTA CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OWEESTA CORPORATION give?
OWEESTA CORPORATION primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, Hawaii, and Wisconsin. 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 OWEESTA CORPORATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OWEESTA CORPORATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OWEESTA CORPORATION make each year?
In 2025, OWEESTA CORPORATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OWEESTA CORPORATION fund recently?
In 2025, OWEESTA CORPORATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, COOK INLET LENDING CENTER, and COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OWEESTA CORPORATION?
OWEESTA CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.