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The Windermere Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, Oregon, and Utah. With a total of $1.7 million in grants paid to 391 grantees in 2024, the Foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE WINDERMERE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME & HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, EMERGENCY OR SHORT-TERM SHELTER OR ASSISTANCE, SCHOOL ASSISTANCE, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Cause Areas
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Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDREN'S JUSTICE& ADVOCACY CENTER
$1.4M
9%
NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH INC
$661.5K
4%
ATTAIN HOUSING
$560.6K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
95
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WINDERMERE FOUNDATION?
No. WINDERMERE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WINDERMERE FOUNDATION give?
WINDERMERE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Oregon, and Utah. 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 WINDERMERE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WINDERMERE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WINDERMERE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WINDERMERE FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WINDERMERE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WINDERMERE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 390 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S JUSTICE& ADVOCACY CENTER, NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH INC, and ATTAIN HOUSING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WINDERMERE FOUNDATION?
WINDERMERE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.