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Est.

1925

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Robert Schalkenbach Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through relationship-based engagement, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so interested nonprofits are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $174.3K across 19 grantees.

Mission Statement

To enhance liberty and equality of opportunity for all people through research, outreach, and community-level interventions that integrate concerns for economic, social, and environmental justice; poverty; and government granted privileges.
Total Funding Given
$174.3K
2024
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
26%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Josephine Faass
Board Member
M
Matt Leichter
Board Member
V
Victor Ramirez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC?
No. ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC give?
ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and California. 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 ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $174 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC, Trustees of Tufts College, and CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ECONOMICS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC?
ROBERT SCHALKENBACH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.