CHINOOK FUND INC
AI Summary
Chinook Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, encouraging potential grantees to seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, Chinook Fund paid out a total of $435,000 across 112 grantees.
Mission Statement
CHINOOK FUND SEEDS COMMUNITY-LED, SYSTEMIC CHANGE BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES FOR AND TRUSTING IN GRASSROOTS SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS COLORADO.
Cause Areas
2
Economic justice
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Denver, CO
$120.3K
5%
FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK
Fort Collins, CO
$83.1K
3%
SACRED VOICES
Denver, CO
$78.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$8.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHINOOK FUND INC?
No. CHINOOK FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHINOOK FUND INC give?
CHINOOK FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Arizona. 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 CHINOOK FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHINOOK FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,200. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHINOOK FUND INC make each year?
In 2025, CHINOOK FUND INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $435 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHINOOK FUND INC fund recently?
In 2025, CHINOOK FUND INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER, FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK, and SACRED VOICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHINOOK FUND INC?
CHINOOK FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.