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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nord Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based model, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $773.3K across 43 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Nord Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$773.3K
2025
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$83.5K
K
Ken J Timboe
Board Member
F
Fred v Lian
Board Member
A
Arlen D Nordhagen
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Nord Foundation?
No. The Nord Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Nord Foundation give?
The Nord Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and California. 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 Nord Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Nord Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Nord Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Nord Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $773 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Nord Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Nord Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include TEARS INC, CROSSPURPOSE, and CHRISTIAN WORLD OUTREACH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Nord Foundation?
The Nord Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.