FORTERRA NW
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FORTERRA NW is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, having paid a total of $194.9K in grants to 25 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with FORTERRA NW can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENHANCE, SUPPORT AND STEWARD THE REGION'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCES. MANY OF THE PROJECTS WHICH FORTERRA UNDERTAKES TO ACHIEVE THEIR MISSION SPAN SEVERAL YEARS. NET REVENUES FROM COMPLETION OF THESE PROJECTS CAN BE REINVESTED TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECTS IN FUTURE PERIODS, COVERING NET LOSSES IN YEARS WITH NO SIGNIFICANT PROJECT CLOSINGS.
Cause Areas
1
Land resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT
$633.1K
12%
Remember Land
$404.5K
7%
Roslyn Downtown Association
$121.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FORTERRA NW?
No. FORTERRA NW does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FORTERRA NW give?
FORTERRA NW primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 FORTERRA NW’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FORTERRA NW fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FORTERRA NW make each year?
In 2024, FORTERRA NW awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $195 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FORTERRA NW fund recently?
In 2024, FORTERRA NW awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF SEATTLE WATERFRONT, Remember Land, and Roslyn Downtown Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FORTERRA NW?
FORTERRA NW does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.