The Douglass Fund
The Douglass Fund
The Douglass Fund
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The Douglass Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New Jersey, with additional support in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Douglass Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO HOLD, OBTAIN, INVEST, DISPOSE OF, EXPEND, APPLY, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT DOUGLASS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ
$11.3M
90%
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$1M
8%
Associate Alumnae of Douglass College
$200.6K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Douglass Fund?
No. The Douglass Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Douglass Fund give?
The Douglass Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Connecticut, 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 Douglass Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Douglass Fund fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Douglass Fund make each year?
In 2025, The Douglass Fund awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Douglass Fund fund recently?
In 2025, The Douglass Fund awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Douglass Fund?
The Douglass Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.