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The CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $3.8 million in grants to 321 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$3M
17%

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$655.5K
4%

PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS INC
New York, NY
$380.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
279
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL?
No. CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL give?
CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, 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 CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL 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 CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL make each year?
In 2025, CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL fund recently?
In 2025, CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL awarded grants to about 320 grantees. Recent grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College, MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL?
CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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