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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Fellowship Southwest is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $266K distributed among 11 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Fellowship Southwest is an ecumenical regional network of Christians and partner ministries promoting compassion, justice and connection throughout the Southwest US. Our ministry includes a network of pastors serving migrants on both sides of the Mexican border as well as folks working to alleviate hunger, address systemic racial justice, promote compassionate immigration policies and support ministries among Native American tribes in the region. Fellowship Southwest's Thriving Congregations Immigration Ministry (TCIM) builds upon and formalizes current activities of Fellowship Southwest and partner congregations along the border and in non-border locations by engaging churches in immigration ministries of compassion and justice.
Total Funding Given
$266K
2025
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
73%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$34.2K
S
Stephen Reeves
Board Member
J
Jeni Cook Furr
Board Member
C
Carrie Graham
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST?
No. FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST give?
FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Georgia. 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 FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST make each year?
In 2025, FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $266 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST fund recently?
In 2025, FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include IGLESIA BAUTISTA WEST BROWNSVILLE, SAN DIEGO SOUTHERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF CALIF A CORP, and BAYLOR UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST?
FELLOWSHIP SOUTHWEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.