REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND
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The REI Cooperative Action Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Washington, and Colorado, having awarded a total of $5.1 million to 349 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE OUTDOORS BY BRINGING TOGETHER THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
$673.9K
3%
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$450K
2%
Adaptive Adventures
$391.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
257
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND?
No. REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND give?
REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, 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 REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2025, REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2025, REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 350 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, and Adaptive Adventures. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND?
REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.