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THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $169K in total grants paid to 11 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$73.5K
9%
VENTURE FORWARD
Eugene, OR
$50K
6%

LEELANAU CONSERVANCY
Leland, MI
$50K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Michigan, and New York. 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 THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $169 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC, VENTURE FORWARD, and LEELANAU CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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