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The Rust Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $305K paid to 129 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$126K
3%
THE ELLIS SCHOOL
$72.5K
2%
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$42.5K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
95
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RUST FOUNDATION?
No. THE RUST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RUST FOUNDATION give?
THE RUST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee. 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 RUST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RUST FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RUST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RUST FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $305 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RUST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RUST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, THE ELLIS SCHOOL, and CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RUST FOUNDATION?
THE RUST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.