Cnfa
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521447902 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Cnfa has awarded $31.1M across 86 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Snv USA. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
What Cnfa funds
Cnfa's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, financial empowerment, food & agriculture.
Populations it has supported include foster youth, women girls.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cnfa, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snv USA DAIRY VALUE CHAIN AND POLICY ENHANCEMENT | Bethesda, MD | $1.7M | 2019 |
| Snv USA DAIRY VALUE CHAIN AND POLICY ENHANCEMENT | Bethesda, MD | $1.1M | 2017 |
| Mercy Corps (amalima Loko) IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Portland, OR | $1.1M | 2023 |
| International Medical Corp (amalima Loko) IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Santa Monica, CA | $912K | 2023 |
| Je Austin ASSISTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR COST BENEFIT ANALYSES, MARKET LINKAGES, EXPOR | Arlington, VA | $884K | 2018 |
| International Medical Corp IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS. | Santa Monica, CA | $883K | 2018 |
| International Medical Corp (amalima Loko) IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Santa Monica, CA | $846K | 2022 |
| International Medical Corp (amalima Loko) IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Santa Monica, CA | $834K | 2024 |
| Mercy Corps (amalima Loko) IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Portland, OR | $820K | 2024 |
| International Medical Corp IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Santa Monica, CA | $804K | 2017 |
| Helen Keller International (hki)-niger Yalwa LEAD DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES FOR INCREASED LOCAL CONSUMPTION OF NUTRITIOUS, SAFE FOODS BASED ON ITERATIVE RESEARCH CONDUCTED | New York, NY | $761K | 2023 |
| Je Austin ASSISTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR COST BENEFIT ANALYSES, MARKET LINKAGES, EXPORT MARKETING, TRADE SHOWS | Arlington, VA | $736K | 2017 |
| International Medical Corp IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Santa Monica, CA | $727K | 2019 |
| Mercy Corps (amalima Loko) IMPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION AND WASH COMPONENTS OF THE AMALIMA PROGRAM;NUTRITION AND HIV/AIDS | Portland, OR | $693K | 2022 |
| Development Gateway Inc THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUBAGREEMENT IS FURTHER ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS OF THE PRIME AWARD BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE T | Washington, DC | $659K | 2023 |
Cnfa giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Cnfa
Cnfa's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cnfa.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Cnfa
- Does Cnfa accept grant applications?
- Cnfa's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Cnfa fund?
- Cnfa's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Snv USA, Snv USA, Mercy Corps (amalima Loko). Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Cnfa give in grants?
- Cnfa reported $12.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.1M over 86 grants.
- Where is Cnfa located?
- Cnfa is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521447902.
- How can I find foundations similar to Cnfa?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Cnfa, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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