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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $40K granted to four grantees in 2024, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE POLITICAL ECONOMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PERI) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST AND ITS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON MATTERS OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND PUBLIC POLICY.
Total Funding Given
$40K
2024
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$93.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$65K
R
Robert Pollin
Board Member
G
Gerald Epstein
Board Member
D
David Faytell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND?
No. RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND give?
RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $94 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND make each year?
In 2024, RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include PERI SUPPORT FUND INC, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, and UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND?
RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.