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NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION
Pub 78

NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION
Pub 78

Portland, OR, US
501(c)
EIN
91-1854545
Regional Funder
Logo for "NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION"

NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION
Pub 78

Portland, OR, US
501(c)
EIN
91-1854545
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Northwest Health Foundation is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on health-related initiatives, having awarded a total of $2.6 million in grants to 126 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
126
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

24

Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$49K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jesse Beason
Board Member
J
Jason McNeal Graham
Board Member
E
Eddie Melendrez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION?
No. NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION give?
NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Washington, 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 NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include ACCION POLITICA PCUNISTA DBA PCUN, BUILDING POWER FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, and TIDES ADVOCACY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION?
NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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