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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The 1803 Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and provides funding by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $9.1 million across 16 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the 1803 Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO HELP FOSTER AND SAFEGUARD COHESION, AUTONOMY, AND POWER WITHIN A ROOTED AND PROSPEROUS BLACK COMMUNITY IN PORTLAND, OREGON.
Total Funding Given
$9.1M
2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$492.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Rukaiyah Adams
Board Member
R
Ron Herndon
Board Member
L
Larry Miller
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 1803 FUND?
No. 1803 FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 1803 FUND give?
1803 FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon. 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 1803 FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 1803 FUND fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $493 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 1803 FUND make each year?
In 2024, 1803 FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $9.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 1803 FUND fund recently?
In 2024, 1803 FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ALBINA VISION TRUST INC, WILLIAMS & RUSSELL CDC, and PORTLAND HOUSING CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 1803 FUND?
1803 FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.