AI Summary
The Salt Water Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $1.1 million in grants to 24 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Salt Water Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BEACON EDUCATION INC
$12.1M
68%
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION INC
$1M
6%
CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
$657.5K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SALT WATER FUND?
No. SALT WATER FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SALT WATER FUND give?
SALT WATER FUND primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. 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 SALT WATER FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SALT WATER FUND fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SALT WATER FUND make each year?
In 2024, SALT WATER FUND awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SALT WATER FUND fund recently?
In 2024, SALT WATER FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BEACON EDUCATION INC, GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION INC, and CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SALT WATER FUND?
SALT WATER FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.