Center for Community Self-Help
Center for Community Self-Help
Center for Community Self-Help
AI Summary
The Center for Community Self-Help is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $3.3 million in grants to 20 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Centers mission is to create and protect ownership for all, especially people of color, women, rural residents and low wealth families and communities.
Cause Areas
2
Public administration
Job Preparation & Procurement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Self-Help Ventures Fund
$15.6M
50%
Self-Help Credit Union
$3.6M
12%
Self-Help Community Development Corp
$2.9M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$67.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$90K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Center for Community Self-Help?
No. Center for Community Self-Help does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Center for Community Self-Help give?
Center for Community Self-Help primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Illinois. 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 Center for Community Self-Help’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Center for Community Self-Help fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $68 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Center for Community Self-Help make each year?
In 2024, Center for Community Self-Help awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Center for Community Self-Help fund recently?
In 2024, Center for Community Self-Help awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Self-Help Ventures Fund, Self-Help Credit Union, and Self-Help Community Development Corp. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Center for Community Self-Help?
Center for Community Self-Help does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.