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The Bowline Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the Fund distributed a total of $175.9K across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS
$917.7K
46%
TIDES INC
$330K
17%
NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE
$5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bowline Fund?
No. Bowline Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bowline Fund give?
Bowline Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and Illinois. 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 Bowline Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bowline Fund fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bowline Fund make each year?
In 2024, Bowline Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $176 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bowline Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Bowline Fund awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS, TIDES INC, and NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bowline Fund?
Bowline Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.