Slingshot Development Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-0579461
Foundation Overview
Based in Columbia, MO, Slingshot Development Fund has awarded 167 grants totaling $4,499,248 to organizations in Washington and internationally. Individual grants range from $1,068 to $199,914, with a median award of $20,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 26 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 32% in international locations and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Internationally, funding concentrates in Dawei (24%), Chiang Mai (15%), Mae Sot (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 39% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Slingshot Development Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Dong Yang Nursery School | $12,828 | Kanchanaburi, SANGKLABURI DISTR, TH | School Lunches/education | 2024 |
| Candlelight | $15,000 | Yangon, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2024 |
| Dawei Watch Association | $29,223 | Dawei Township, Foreign, BM | Youth Trainings | 2024 |
| Human Rights Foundation Of Monland | $13,000 | Sangkhlaburi, Foreign, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2024 |
| Larry Dohrs | $19,647 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2024 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $20,146 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Town, Foreign, BM | Operations/community Development | 2024 |
| Southern Youth | $29,995 | Myeik, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2024 |
| Spirit In Education Movement | $20,000 | Bangkok, Foreign, TH | Community Based Tourism | 2024 |
| Tarkawpaw | $30,000 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2024 |
| True Friends | $30,000 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2024 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $21,001 | Kanchanaburi, Foreign, TH | Education Programs | 2024 |
| Dakhina News | $30,387 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Local Media & Comm. Development | 2024 |
| Seven Stars | $4,383 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Education/humanitarian Relief | 2024 |
| Tennaserim River Indigeneous | $50,043 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Community Development | 2024 |
| Dawei Watch Media | $31,543 | Bangkok, Foreign, TH | Local Media & Comm. Development | 2024 |
| May Saung Oo | $75,000 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Emergency Grant | 2024 |
| Mon State Development Ctr | $7,312 | Sangkhlaburi, SANGKLABURI, TH | Emergency Grant | 2024 |
| Blood Money Campaign | $13,000 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Campaign Against Unethical Inv/ | 2024 |
| Thoolei Htee Moo School | $4,793 | Karen State, KAREN STATE, BM | School Operations | 2024 |
| Yone Htwat Soh-mon | $5,774 | Mon State, MON STATE, BM | Conflict Relief Work | 2024 |
| Federal Art Space | $4,654 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Youth Well Being & Creative Prog. | 2024 |
| Heroes Assist Migrants | $5,000 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Refugee Support Program | 2024 |
| Takaw Brighter Future High School | $29,509 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | School Operations | 2024 |
| Southern Voice | $4,902 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Local Independent Media Support | 2024 |
| Tavoy Education Institute | $6,197 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | School Operations | 2024 |
| Ka Hsaw Wa | $8,000 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2024 |
| Ban Dong Yang Nursery School | $12,794 | Kanchanaburi, SANGKLABURI DISTR, TH | School Lunches/education | 2023 |
| Border Health Initiative | $19,179 | Sangkhlaburi, Foreign, TH | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Candlelight | $30,815 | Yangon, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2023 |
| Dawei Development Association | $29,957 | Dawei Township, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Land & Environment Trainings | 2023 |
| Dawei Watch Association | $31,800 | Dawei Township, Foreign, BM | Youth Trainings | 2023 |
| Human Rights Foundation Of Monland | $10,000 | Sangkhlaburi, Foreign, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2023 |
| Larry Dohrs | $2,400 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2023 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $49,860 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Town, Foreign, BM | Operations/community Development | 2023 |
| Mon Youth Progressive Organization | $25,825 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2023 |
| Southern Youth | $29,913 | Myeik, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2023 |
| Spirit In Education Movement | $20,005 | Bangkok, Foreign, TH | Community Based Tourism | 2023 |
| Tarkawpaw | $29,971 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2023 |
| Tavoyan Womens Union | $17,523 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2023 |
| True Friends | $55,000 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2023 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $38,388 | Kanchanaburi, Foreign, TH | Education Programs | 2023 |
| Dakhina News | $30,960 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Local Media & Comm. Development | 2023 |
| Seven Stars | $4,384 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Education/humanitarian Relief | 2023 |
| Tennaserim River Indigeneous | $20,948 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Community Development | 2023 |
| Dawei Watch Media | $32,363 | Bangkok, Foreign, TH | Local Media & Comm. Development | 2023 |
| May Saung Oo | $60,948 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Emergency Grant | 2023 |
| Mon State Development Ctr | $7,312 | Sangkhlaburi, SANGKLABURI, TH | Emergency Grant | 2023 |
| Toe Tet Ta High School | $14,752 | Myeik, TANINTHARYI DIVIS, TH | Education | 2023 |
| Shwe Sin Hlaing | $10,000 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Emergency Grant | 2023 |
| Ban Dong Yang Nursery School | $13,193 | Kanchanaburi, SANGKLABURI DISTR, TH | School Lunches/education | 2022 |
| Border Health Initiative | $19,166 | Sangkhlaburi, N/A, TH | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Candlelight | $51,673 | Yangon, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Dawei Development Association | $23,052 | Dawei Township, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Land & Environment Trainings | 2022 |
| Dawei Watch Association | $29,048 | Dawei Township, N/A, BM | Youth Trainings | 2022 |
| Human Rights Foundation Of Monland | $22,080 | Sangkhlaburi, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Larry Dohrs | $1,068 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2022 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $38,212 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Town, N/A, BM | Operations/community Development | 2022 |
| Mon Youth Progressive Organization | $17,907 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Southern Youth | $33,715 | Myeik, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Spirit In Education Movement | $16,250 | Bangkok, N/A, TH | Community Based Tourism | 2022 |
| Stephen Dun | $1,100 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2022 |
| Tarkawpaw | $38,473 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Tavoyan Womens Union | $17,524 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| True Friends | $41,800 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $41,108 | Kanchanaburi, N/A, TH | Education Programs | 2022 |
| Z Latt Emergency Fund | $15,000 | Chiang Mai, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Dakhina News | $20,397 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Local Media & Comm. Development | 2022 |
| Emergency Fund | $18,605 | Chiang Mai, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Fe5 | $4,750 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Conflict Monitoring | 2022 |
| Participatory Emergency Grants | $10,000 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Seven Stars | $9,369 | Mae Sot, N/A, TH | Education/humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Tanintharyi Friends | $27,500 | Bangkok, N/A, TH | Community Development | 2022 |
| Tennaserim River Indigeneous | $10,058 | Chiang Mai, N/A, TH | Community Development | 2022 |
| Tkpsi | $10,000 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Ban Dong Yang Nursery School | $13,193 | Kanchanaburi, SANGKLABURI DISTR, TH | School Lunches/education | 2022 |
| Border Health Initiative | $19,166 | Sangkhlaburi, Foreign, TH | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Candlelight | $51,673 | Yangon, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Dawei Development Association | $23,052 | Dawei Township, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Land & Environment Trainings | 2022 |
| Dawei Watch Association | $29,048 | Dawei Township, Foreign, BM | Youth Trainings | 2022 |
| Human Rights Foundation Of Monland | $22,080 | Sangkhlaburi, Foreign, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Larry Dohrs | $1,068 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2022 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $38,212 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Town, Foreign, BM | Operations/community Development | 2022 |
| Mon Youth Progressive Organization | $17,907 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Southern Youth | $33,715 | Myeik, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Spirit In Education Movement | $16,250 | Bangkok, Foreign, TH | Community Based Tourism | 2022 |
| Stephen Dun | $1,100 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2022 |
| Tarkawpaw | $38,473 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Tavoyan Womens Union | $17,524 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| True Friends | $41,800 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2022 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $41,108 | Kanchanaburi, Foreign, TH | Education Programs | 2022 |
| Z Latt Emergency Fund | $15,000 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Dakhina News | $20,397 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Local Media & Comm. Development | 2022 |
| Emergency Fund | $18,605 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Fe5 | $4,750 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Conflict Monitoring | 2022 |
| Participatory Emergency Grants | $10,000 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Seven Stars | $9,369 | Mae Sot, Foreign, TH | Education/humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Tanintharyi Friends | $27,500 | Bangkok, Foreign, TH | Community Development | 2022 |
| Tennaserim River Indigeneous | $10,058 | Chiang Mai, Foreign, TH | Community Development | 2022 |
| Tkpsi | $10,000 | Dawei, Foreign, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2022 |
| Tanintharyi Indigenenous People's | $25,734 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Trainings | 2021 |
| Ban Dong Yang Nursery School | $26,846 | Kanchanaburi, SANGKLABURI DISTR, TH | School Lunches/education | 2021 |
| Dawei Development Association | $41,463 | Dawei Township, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Land & Environment Trainings | 2021 |
| Dawei Watch Association | $30,016 | Dawei Township, N/A, BM | Youth Trainings | 2021 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $47,060 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Town, N/A, BM | Operations/community Development | 2021 |
| Rehmonya Labor Union | $11,586 | Ye City, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Spirit In Education Movement | $22,237 | Bangkok, N/A, TH | Community Based Tourism | 2021 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $32,957 | Kanchanaburi, N/A, TH | Education Programs | 2021 |
| Border Health Initiative | $24,668 | Sangkhlaburi, N/A, TH | Healthcare | 2021 |
| Dawei Arts Center | $4,154 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Toe Tee Tha High School | $5,000 | Anphur Muang, CHIANG MAI PROVIN, TH | Community Development | 2021 |
| True Friends | $171,288 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Candlelight | $11,906 | Yangon, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Dawei Christian Relief Service | $9,563 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Dawei Coordination Team | $20,250 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Ei Thin Zar | $20,400 | Paan, N/A, BM | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Human Rights Foundation Of Monland | $27,430 | Sangkhlaburi, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Larry Dohrs | $9,245 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2021 |
| Mon Youth Progressive Organization | $10,200 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Nai Aue Mon | $4,000 | Sangkhlaburi, KANCHANABURI, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Pattarnak | $21,800 | Bangkok, N/A, TH | Community Development/trainings | 2021 |
| Southern Youth | $35,300 | Myeik, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Stephen Dun | $1,100 | Seattle, WA, US | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2021 |
| Tanintharyi Journal | $14,579 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Trainings | 2021 |
| Tarkawpaw | $10,000 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Tavoyan Womens Union | $5,518 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2021 |
| Zarchi Latt | $30,000 | Chiang Mai, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | 2021 |
| Z Latt Emergency Fund | $10,000 | Chiang Mai, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Cidkp | $7,160 | Kanchaburi, N/A, TH | Humanitarian Relief | 2021 |
| Tanintharyi Friends | $3,684 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2020 |
| Tanintharyi Indigenenous People's | $15,000 | Dawei, N/A, BM | Trainings | 2020 |
| Ban Dong Yang Nursery School | $13,427 | Kanchanaburi, SANGKLABURI DISTR, TH | School Lunches/education | 2020 |
| Dawei Development Association | $27,380 | Dawei Township, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Land And Environment Trainings | 2020 |
| Dawei Watch Foundation | $27,296 | Dawei Township, N/A, BM | Youth Trainings | 2020 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $71,418 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Town, N/A, BM | Operations/community Development | 2020 |
| Rehmonya Labor Union | $22,094 | Ye City, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2020 |
| Spirit In Education Movement | $26,036 | Bangkok, N/A, TH | Community Based Tourism | 2020 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $32,228 | Kanchanaburi, N/A, TH | Education And Medical Programs | 2020 |
| Border Health Initiative | $36,552 | Sangkhlaburi, N/A, TH | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Dawei Arts Center | $5,773 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2020 |
| Paung Ku | $37,120 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2020 |
| Tharthyiu Myay Foundation | $5,873 | Yangon, N/A, BM | Community Development | 2020 |
| Toe Tee Tha High School | $16,997 | Anphur Muang, CHIANG MAI PROVIN, TH | Community Development | 2020 |
| True Friends | $199,914 | Dawei, TANINTHARYI REGIO, BM | Community Development | 2020 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $80,962 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Ye Town, MON STATE, BM | Community Development | 2018 |
| Pattanarak Foundation | $20,800 | Bangkok, NONG CHOK, TH | Community Development/trainings | 2018 |
| Rehmonya Labor Union | $30,441 | Ye City, MON STATE, BM | Community Development | 2018 |
| Border Health Initiative | $25,336 | Sangkhlaburi, KANCHANABURI, TH | Healthcare | 2018 |
| Tanintharyi Friends | $195,222 | Dawei, TANINTHAYI DIVISI, BM | Community Development | 2018 |
| Tanintharyi Indigineous | $10,000 | Dawei, TANINTHAYI DIVISI, BM | Trainings | 2018 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | $35,783 | Kanchanaburi, N/A, TH | Education & Medical Programs | 2018 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $61,957 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Ye Town, MON STATE, BM | Community Development | 2017 |
| Pattanarak Foundation | $31,050 | Bangkok, NONG CHOK, TH | Community Development/trainings | 2017 |
| Rehmonya Labor Union | $19,077 | Ye City, MON STATE, BM | Community Development | 2017 |
| Blessing Further Studies | $3,600 | Karen Refugee Camp, N/A, TH | Refugee Camp Education | 2017 |
| Tennaserim River Indigenous | $27,731 | Dawei, TANINTHAYI DIVISI, BM | Community Development | 2017 |
| Border Health Initiative | $17,289 | Sangkhlaburi, KANCHANABURI, TH | Healthcare | 2017 |
| Tanintharyi Friends | $164,799 | Dawei, TANINTHAYI DIVISI, BM | Community Development | 2017 |
| Mon Area Community Development | $80,038 | Yangi Aunt Qtr Ye Town, MON STATE, BM | Community Development | 2016 |
| Pattanarak Foundation | $23,215 | Bangkok, NONG CHOK, TH | Community Development/trainings | 2016 |
| Rehmonya Labor Union | $17,749 | Ye City, MON STATE, BM | Community Development | 2016 |
| Blessing Further Studies | $3,500 | Karen Refugee Camp, N/A, TH | Refugee Camp Education | 2016 |
| Human Rights Foundation Of | $117,565 | Sangkhlaburi, KANCHANABURI, TH | Comm. Dev, Capacity Bldg, Advocacy | 2016 |
| Tennaserim River Indigenous | $56,340 | Dawei, TANINTHAYI DIVISI, BM | Community Development | 2016 |
| Bop Htaw Education Program | $5,305 | Sangkhlaburi, KANCHANABURI, TH | Education | 2016 |
| Border Health Initiative | $16,538 | Sangkhlaburi, KANCHANABURI, TH | Healthcare | 2016 |
| Tanintharyi Friends | $47,384 | Dawei, TANINTHAYI DIVISI, BM | Community Development | 2016 |
| Mon Women's Organization | $6,785 | Mawlamyime, MON STATE, BM | Education | 2016 |
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| EIN | 45-0579461 |
| Website | http://www.slingshotdf.org |
| Address | 12567 42ND AVE NE Seattle, WA 98125-4620 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Slingshot Development Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary | Khin Zarchi Latt |
|---|---|
| Director | Ka Hsaw Wa |
| Vice-preside | Nai Aue Mon |
| President | Marco Simons |
| Treasurer | Larry Dohrs |
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