NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE

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NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through an invitation-only engagement model. In 2022, it paid a total of $149.6K in grants to a single grantee, emphasizing its relationship-based approach to funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE IS THE U.S. MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENTORGANIZATION OF NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA. NORTHRISEIS A CHRIST-CENTERED UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING MEN AND WOMEN TO WORK IN MINISTRY AND BUSINESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPIRITUAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF ZAMBIA.THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINING THE UNIVERSITYBY:1. PROVIDING FUNDS FOR NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING STUDENTTUITION, BOARD AND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPUS BUILDINGS AND RELATEDINFRASTRUCTURE.2. PROVIDING FUNDS TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A WORKING FARM LOCATED ON THENORTHRISE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.
Cause Areas
2
University education
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Mercy House Initiative
Scottsdale, AZ
$491.4K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE?
No. NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE give?
NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona. 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 NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $342 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE make each year?
In 2022, NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Mercy House Initiative. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE?
NORTHRISE UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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