AI Summary
The Rose Francis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, extending grants by invitation only. With a total of $202.3K awarded to 39 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WAY TO GROW
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$709.5K
18%
WALKER ART CENTER
Minneapolis, MN
$601.7K
16%
The Banyan Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
$450K
12%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION?
No. ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION give?
ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Texas, and Oregon. 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 ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $202 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WAY TO GROW, WALKER ART CENTER, and The Banyan Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION?
ROSE FRANCIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)