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The Richard W Rupp Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $470K across 139 grantees, with a significant focus on supporting organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and California. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HALLWALLS INC
$307K
6%
DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS INC
$145K
3%

WORLD MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
$144K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION?
No. THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION give?
THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, 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 THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION 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 THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $470 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include HALLWALLS INC, DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS INC, and WORLD MUSIC PRODUCTIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION?
THE RICHARD W RUPP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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