AI Summary
The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing funding through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2023, the trust awarded a total of $115,000 across 21 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAYSLES INSTITUTE INC
$120K
18%
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION
$115K
17%
WILLIAM J BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE INC
$100K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the above $10 million 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 RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2023, THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $115 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MAYSLES INSTITUTE INC, PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION, and WILLIAM J BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE RALPH AND FANNY ELLISON CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.