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The Richard J Garber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, engaging in relationship-based partnerships with selected nonprofits. In 2021, the foundation distributed a total of $805K across 14 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Northwood University
$1.1M
34%
SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$500K
15%
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
$250K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$37.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION?
No. THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION give?
THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. 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 RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $805 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwood University, SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION?
THE RICHARD J GARBER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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