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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$582.8K
2024
Grantees funded
31
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$10K
M
Mary Louise Schumacher
Board Member
N
Nancy Karlins Thoman
Board Member
E
Edgar Allen Beem
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION?
No. THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION give?
THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Texas. 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 DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $583 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc, and AMERICAN ABSTRACT ARTISTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION?
THE DOROTHEA AND LEO RABKIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.