AI Summary
NORTH FUND is a 501(c)(4) grantmaker that reported $34M in total grants paid to 66 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NORTH FUND PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Entrepreneurship
Public administration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND
Washington, DC
$19.1M
14%
FUTURE FORWARD USA ACTION
Washington, DC
$6.7M
5%
RUN FOR SOMETHING ACTION FUND
Washington, DC
$5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
70
Median 1st year grant
$117.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 194 grantees
- 9 board & team members
- 6 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTH FUND?
No. NORTH FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTH FUND give?
NORTH FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Delaware, and Colorado. 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 NORTH FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTH FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $118 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTH FUND make each year?
In 2024, NORTH FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $34 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTH FUND fund recently?
In 2024, NORTH FUND awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND, FUTURE FORWARD USA ACTION, and RUN FOR SOMETHING ACTION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTH FUND?
NORTH FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.