Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation
Cedar Grove, NJ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
22-2766316
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $10.1K to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLGATE UNIVERSITY
Hamilton, NY
$25K
36%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation?
No. Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation give?
Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave 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 Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include COLGATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation?
Richard and Sylvia Van Cleave Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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