WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION
Asheville, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-2110357
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Asheville, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-2110357
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in North Carolina, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and California. With a total of $3.9 million in grants paid to 234 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE HEALTH CHALLENGES OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF WNC AND TO EMPOWER NONPROFITS TO IMPACT INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS IN THOSE COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MountainCare Inc
$17M
43%
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC
$645K
2%
SHILOH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
$415.1K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
138
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION?
No. WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION give?
WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include MountainCare Inc, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC, and SHILOH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION?
WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.