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Humboldt Area Foundation

Annual Giving
$10.4M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $10,400,000 (grants in 2024)
  • Success Rate: Not available
  • Decision Time: Not available
  • Grant Range: Varies by program
  • Geographic Focus: Humboldt, Trinity, Del Norte counties (CA) and Curry County (OR)

Contact Details

Overview

Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation is a major community foundation serving Northern California and Southern Oregon. In 2024, the foundation awarded $10.4 million in grants through 2,003 individual grants, plus an additional $967,000 in scholarships. The foundation's mission is to "promote and encourage generosity, leadership and inclusion to strengthen our communities." They focus on four strategic goals: Racial Equity, Thriving Youth & Families, Healthy Ecosystems & Environments, and A Just Economy & Economic Development.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • Summer Youth Partnership Grant Program: Supporting youth programs and services
  • Native Cultures Fund: Supporting Indigenous artists and culture bearers
  • Holiday Funding Partnership: Seasonal support for community needs
  • Disaster Response & Resilience Fund: Emergency and recovery funding
  • Scholarship Program: $967,000 awarded in 2024

Priority Areas

  • Racial Equity initiatives
  • Youth and family services
  • Environmental conservation and ecosystem health
  • Economic development and workforce initiatives
  • Arts and cultural preservation, particularly Indigenous cultures
  • Disaster preparedness and response

What They Don't Fund

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Governance and Leadership

  • CEO: Sara Dronkers
  • Board Chair: Charleen Jordan
  • The foundation maintains a diverse board of directors committed to community representation

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Contact the foundation directly for specific application procedures. Different programs may have varying application methods and requirements.

Decision Timeline

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Success Rates

The foundation awarded 2,003 grants in 2024, demonstrating significant grant-making activity, though specific success rates were not available.

Reapplication Policy

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Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's strategic priorities, successful applications should:

  • Align with one or more of the four strategic goals
  • Demonstrate clear community benefit for the service region
  • Show measurable impact potential
  • Address equity and inclusion considerations
  • Build community resilience and capacity

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Focus on alignment with the foundation's four strategic goals: Racial Equity, Thriving Youth & Families, Healthy Ecosystems & Environments, and A Just Economy & Economic Development
  • Emphasize local community impact within their four-county service area
  • Consider partnership opportunities with other local organizations
  • Highlight equity and inclusion components in your proposal
  • Contact the foundation directly for program-specific requirements and deadlines
  • The foundation has substantial resources with over $10 million in annual grant-making

References

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