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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Western Futures Fund Inc is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $6.8 million in grants paid to 28 grantees in 2024, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WFF STRENGTHENS CIVIL SOCIETY AND PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
Total Funding Given
$6.8M
2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
25%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$72.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$200K
C
Christopher Hirsch
Board Member
M
Michael Hennesy
Board Member
J
Jeremy Krones
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC?
No. WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC give?
WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Illinois, and Montana. 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 WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $73 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include 907 INITIATIVE, VOTES IDAHO COMPANY, and CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC?
WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.