NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION

We fund proven & innovative approaches that help build assets through good jobs & financial capability in 8 states and 76 Native nations from MN to OR & WA We stand alongside changemakers to fund work that advances racial, social, and economic justice We stand alongside changemakers in our region of eight states and 76 Native nations and fund work that leads to racial, social, and economic justice. We support organizations that work to reimagine and restructure unjust systems so communities can thrive on their own terms. They lead with courage, wisdom and vision, advancing long-overdue change in deep connection with the land they inhabit and the communities they serve - Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees and people in rural areas. These organizations are on a journey of building social, racial and economic justice. Our region includes Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and the 76 Native nations of our region.

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Address: 60 Plato Blvd E, Suite 400, St. PaulWeb: nwaf.orgFacebook: NorthwestAreaX (Twitter): nwafoundICO: 410719221

Building racial, social, and economic justice OUR APPROACH Reimagining and restructuring unjust systems Learn More We support organizations that lead with courage wisdom and vision advancing longoverdue change in deep connection with the land they inhabit and communities they serve. JUSTICE EQUITY DIVERSITY INCLUSION Were on an organizationwide journey to advance JEDI News Insights New CEP Survey Reveals Grantee Feedback on Our Funding CEO Kevin Walker Were Doubling Our Funding for 2025 INSIGHTS IN YOUR INBOX Northwest Area Foundation 60 Plato Blvd. E. Suite 400 St.

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