AI Summary
The Rust Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $136K in grants paid to eight grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OVERFLOW FOUNDATION INC
Aiken, SC
$50K
34%
PURE WATER INITIATIVE INC
Marietta, GA
$15K
10%
PARABLE MEDIA INC
Wilmington, NC
$10K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. 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 RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $136 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include OVERFLOW FOUNDATION INC, PURE WATER INITIATIVE INC, and PARABLE MEDIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RUST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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