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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $583K across 36 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR CROHN'S AND COLITIS DISEASES, ALONG WITH PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OTHER CHARITIES USING FUNDS RAISED THROUGH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTS.
Total Funding Given
$583K
2025
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
R
Rolf Benirschke
Board Member
D
Dale Yahnke
Board Member
H
Hal Jacobs
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION?
No. ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION give?
ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $583 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION INC, PRO KIDS GOLF ACADEMY INC, and ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION?
ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.