AI Summary
The Rao Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $73.4K across 77 grantees. 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
PENNIES FOR EDUCATION & HEALTH
Houston, TX
$39K
5%
IIT MADRAS FOUNDATION
Cupertino, CA
$25.6K
4%
PRATHAM USA
Houston, TX
$24.1K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, New York, and Texas. 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 RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RAO FAMILY 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 RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $73 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include PENNIES FOR EDUCATION & HEALTH, IIT MADRAS FOUNDATION, and PRATHAM USA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RAO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.