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AI Summary
The COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $579.5K in grants to two grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
AT COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WE PURSUE A PATH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON IMPORTANT CIVIC AND POLICY ISSUES. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION STRIVES TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS THAT ARE WORKING ON PROVEN SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE BOTTOM-UP. FOR TOO LONG, MANY HAVE LOOKED TO WASHINGTON, DC TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS FACING RURAL, EXURBAN, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN AMERICA. REAL CHANGE OFTEN TAKES PLACE CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND LOOK TO INVEST IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPLEMENT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WITH A LASTING IMPACT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Cause Areas
2
Democracy
Individual liberties
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KEEP COUNTRY FIRST POLICY ACTION INC
Washington, DC
$340K
50%
COUNTRY FIRST ACTION
Bettendorf, IA
$75K
11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION?
No. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION give?
COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia and Iowa. 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 COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $83 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $580 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include KEEP COUNTRY FIRST POLICY ACTION INC and COUNTRY FIRST ACTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION?
COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.