NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Northwest Credit Union Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing a total of $315.5K in grants to 34 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and awards grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
POWERED BY A NETWORK OF CREDIT UNIONS, WE ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HARNESS AND DELIVER RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. WE DO THIS THROUGH: ASSET BUILDING, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT.
Cause Areas
2
Credit unions
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC
$413.5K
14%
CENTRAL WILLAMETTE CREDIT UNION
$140K
5%
NATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION
$132.6K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$14K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION?
No. NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION give?
NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. 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 NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $316 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC, CENTRAL WILLAMETTE CREDIT UNION, and NATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION?
NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.