RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION
Wellesley Hills, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-3560276
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Richard and Diane Schmalensee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based grantmaking process by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $54,000 across 23 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOSTON BALLET INC
Boston, MA
$128K
33%
Resources for the Future Inc
Washington, DC
$45K
11%
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
AMHERST, MA
$14.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION?
No. RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION give?
RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, and Maine. 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 RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $54 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BOSTON BALLET INC, Resources for the Future Inc, and CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION?
RICHARD AND DIANE SCHMALENSEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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