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History of Funding

The GiveWell Community Foundation has awarded over $160 million in grants since their inception in 1997.

The 2021- 2022 Annual Report can be viewed: https://www.givecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2021-2022-Annual-Report.pdf

A list of previous grant recipients can be viewed: Foundation Maps | Candid (foundationcenter.org)

Additional Information

The GiveWell Community Foundation will NOT consider an Impact Polk application for:

• Organizations that are not considered exempt or exemption has been revoked under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
• Organizations that are not based in or serving communities in Polk County;
• Grants to individuals (rent, utilities, etc.) or private foundations;
• Capital campaigns or capital projects (land, buildings, etc.);
• General operating, administration;
• Fundraising costs;
• Political campaigns or direct lobbying efforts;
• Medical or scientific research;
• Events of any kind;
• Debt reduction or bridge funding;
• Advertising space of any kind;
• Marketing unless directly related to project (registration, brochures, announcements, or playbills);
• Membership dues, fees, conference registration, or affiliation campaigns;
• Conferences, symposia or related travel;
• Religious or sectarian projects that are not offered to the general public;
• Services commonly regarded as the responsibility of the government (street repair, fire or police protection);
• Public or private school services required by state law, such as regular classroom instruction or athletic activities;
• Banquets, galas, walks, runs, etc.

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