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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Farms for Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing funding to select nonprofit initiatives, having awarded a total of $795K across 15 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$795K
2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cathy Muetze
Board Member
M
Max Muetze
Board Member
M
Margaret Engel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION?
No. FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION give?
FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Florida. 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 FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $795 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MARMION ACADEMY, COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CLINICS INC, and CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION?
FARMS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.