Also known as: Area Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 410719221) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Northwest Area Foundation reported 142 grants totaling $18,216,609 to 137 organizations across 16 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $700,000 to Native American Youth and Family Center.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American Youth and Family Center | PORTLAND, OR | $701,000 |
| Headwaters Foundation for Justice | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $500,000 |
| Nexus Community Partners | ST PAUL, MN | $500,000 |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs | WASHINGTON, DC | $500,000 |
| The Directors Council | DES MOINES, IA | $500,000 |
| Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation | PORCUPINE, SD | $500,000 |
| Social Justice Fund Northwest | SEATTLE, WA | $450,000 |
| Working Partnerships Incorporated | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $450,000 |
| Oweesta Corporation | LONGMONT, CO | $400,000 |
| Sage Foundation Inc | FORT YATES, ND | $300,000 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | SEATTLE, WA | $274,905 |
| Chief Seattle Club | SEATTLE, WA | $270,000 |
| Aapi Civic Engagement Fund | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 |
| Byrd Barr Place | SEATTLE, WA | $250,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | OAKLAND, CA | $250,000 |
| CRAFT3 | SEATTLE, WA | $250,000 |
| Hmong American Partnership | ST PAUL, MN | $250,000 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice | DES MOINES, IA | $250,000 |
| Mountain Shadow Association | BOZEMAN, MT | $250,000 |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $250,000 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity Network | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $250,000 |
| Seeding Justice | PORTLAND, OR | $250,000 |
| Tides Foundation | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 |
| Verde | PORTLAND, OR | $250,000 |
| 247 Blac | WATERLOO, IA | $200,000 |
| Build Wealth MN Inc | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $200,000 |
| MNI Wiconi Health Circle | MANDAN, ND | $200,000 |
| Native Cdfi Network Inc | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $200,000 |
| Nimiipuu Community Development Fund | LAPWAI, ID | $200,000 |
| Opportunity Link | HAVRE, MT | $200,000 |
| Ujamaa Place | ST PAUL, MN | $200,000 |
| Ventures | SEATTLE, WA | $200,000 |
| Cultural Wellness Center | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $170,000 |
| Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul | ST PAUL, MN | $170,000 |
| Black Hills Community Loan Fund Inc | RAPID CITY, SD | $150,000 |
| Capaces Leadership Institute | WOODBURN, OR | $150,000 |
| Global to Local Health Initiative | SEATAC, WA | $150,000 |
| Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence | DES MOINES, IA | $150,000 |
| Mazaska Owecaso Otipi Financial Inc | PINE RIDGE, SD | $150,000 |
| MN8 | ST PAUL, MN | $150,000 |
| Nacdc Financial Services Inc | BROWNING, MT | $150,000 |
| Native American Development Center | BISMARCK, ND | $150,000 |
| NATIVE360 Loan Fund Inc | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $150,000 |
| Nixyaawii Community Financial Services | PENDLETON, OR | $150,000 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corporation | CROW AGENCY, MT | $150,000 |
| Taala Fund | TAHOLAH, WA | $150,000 |
| White Earth Investment Initiative | OGEMA, MN | $150,000 |
| The Praxis Project | OAKLAND, CA | $138,000 |
| Makoce Agriculture Development | PORCUPINE, SD | $135,000 |
| African American Leadership Forum | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $125,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
