INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE
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The Institute for Washington's Future is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Washington. With a total of $1.5 million in grants paid in 2024 to three grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Cause Areas
1
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY-TO-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
BELLINGHAM, WA
$5.4M
92%
WHATCOM HUMAN RIGHTS TASK FORCE
Bellingham, WA
$9.3K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE?
No. INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE give?
INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9,290. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE make each year?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE fund recently?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY-TO-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS and WHATCOM HUMAN RIGHTS TASK FORCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE?
INSTITUTE FOR WASHINGTONS FUTURE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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