AI Summary
The Wilderness River Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits, providing grants solely by invitation. With a total of $235K awarded to 20 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PRESCOTT COLLEGE INC
$210K
30%
CNATURENET DBA CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK
$90K
13%

WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC
$40K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION?
No. WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION give?
WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Minnesota, and North Dakota. 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 WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $235 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PRESCOTT COLLEGE INC, CNATURENET DBA CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK, and WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION?
WILDERNESS RIVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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