FRIENDS OF THE POOR
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FRIENDS OF THE POOR is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $8K in total grants paid to 1 grantee in 2021. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO AID THE POOR
Cause Areas
1
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSIONS & SCHOOL
THOREAU, NM
$574.9K
62%
WIECHERS FOUNDATION
Palo Alto, CA
$357.4K
38%
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- 2 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF THE POOR?
No. FRIENDS OF THE POOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF THE POOR give?
FRIENDS OF THE POOR primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico 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 FRIENDS OF THE POOR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF THE POOR fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $209 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF THE POOR make each year?
In 2021, FRIENDS OF THE POOR awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $8,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF THE POOR fund recently?
In 2025, FRIENDS OF THE POOR awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSIONS & SCHOOL and WIECHERS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF THE POOR?
FRIENDS OF THE POOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.