THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION
San Marcos, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-1673921
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Marcos, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-1673921
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Fischer-Ritchey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $24.4K in grants paid in 2024 to 10 grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EMPOWER ME UP
San Marcos, CA
$10K
15%
CCAE THEATRICALS INC
Escondido, CA
$9.2K
14%
San Diego Music Society
San Diego, CA
$1K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$300
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION give?
THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and District Of Columbia. 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 THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $24 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include EMPOWER ME UP, CCAE THEATRICALS INC, and San Diego Music Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION?
THE FISCHER-RITCHEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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