ALS Northwest
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ALS Northwest is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) within the Northwest region. With a total of $198K in grants paid to four grantees in 2025, ALS Northwest operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LEADING THE FIGHT TO TREAT AND CURE ALS THROUGH GLOBAL RESEARCH AND NATIONWIDE ADVOCACY WHILE ALSO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH ALS (LOU GEHRIGS DISEASE) AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LIVE FULLER LIVES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SUPPORT.
Cause Areas
2
Musculoskeletal diseases
Patient social services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN
$2M
81%
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL FOUNDATION
$162K
7%
The ALS Association Golden West Chapter
$150K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALS Northwest?
No. ALS Northwest does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALS Northwest give?
ALS Northwest primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Oregon, 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 ALS Northwest’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALS Northwest fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $88 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALS Northwest make each year?
In 2025, ALS Northwest awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $198 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALS Northwest fund recently?
In 2025, ALS Northwest awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSN, PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL FOUNDATION, and The ALS Association Golden West Chapter. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALS Northwest?
ALS Northwest does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.