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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Waterfall Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $230K awarded to five grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO RAISE AWARENESS AND MONEY FOR HEALTH CARE ISSUES IN ALASKA.
Total Funding Given
$230K
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
J
John Minge
Board Member
A
Andrew Lundquist
Board Member
S
Sam Kito
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WATERFALL FOUNDATION?
No. WATERFALL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WATERFALL FOUNDATION give?
WATERFALL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alaska. 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 WATERFALL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WATERFALL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WATERFALL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WATERFALL FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $230 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WATERFALL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WATERFALL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska and Charitable Corp, PEACEHEALTH KETCHIKAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, and Wrangell Medical Center Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WATERFALL FOUNDATION?
WATERFALL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.