THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION
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The Sarah Ralston Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $3.6 million across 60 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED OLDER ADULTS RESIDING IN PHILADELPHIA.SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTSCAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES
Cause Areas
1
Senior services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA INC
$375K
7%
CONNECTEDLY
$230K
4%
INTERCOMMUNITY ACTION INC
$225K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION?
No. THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION give?
THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Illinois, 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 THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA INC, CONNECTEDLY, and INTERCOMMUNITY ACTION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION?
THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.