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Est.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Aug 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The NW Children's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives for children and families, having awarded a total of $798.2K in grants to 149 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To end the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect and trauma.
Total Funding Given
$798.2K
2024
Grantees funded
149
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
V
Victoria Peattie Helm
Board Member
L
Laura Kerr
Board Member
T
Tim Stienstraw
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NW Childrens Foundation?
No. NW Childrens Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NW Childrens Foundation give?
NW Childrens Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Massachusetts, and California. 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 NW Childrens Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NW Childrens Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NW Childrens Foundation make each year?
In 2024, NW Childrens Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $798 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NW Childrens Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, NW Childrens Foundation awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY, and PARENT TRUST FOR WASHINGTON CHILDREN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NW Childrens Foundation?
NW Childrens Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.