The Rackspace Foundation
AI Summary
The Rackspace Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2024, it awarded a total of $233.5K across 18 grantees, reinforcing its commitment to targeted funding rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE RACKSPACE FOUNDATION IS A 501(C )(3) NONPROFIT FUNDED ENTIRELY BY RACKSPACE EMPLOYEES, DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION - ESPECIALLY IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM). THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES EVERY STUDENT DESERVES ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE CURIOSITY AND UNLOCK POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT MEET BASIC NEEDS WHILE ALSO OPENING DOORS TO MENTORSHIP, CREATIVITY, AND HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING. THE FOUNDATION TAKES A COMMUNITY-BASED, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO GIVING. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE DONATION MATCHING, SKILLS-BASED VOLUNTEERISM, AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST. BY SUPPORTING STEM IN OUR COMMUNITIES, WE HELP OVER 10,000 STUDENTS DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND BELIEVE IN WHAT IS POSSIBLE.
Cause Areas
4
Arts and culture
Education
News and public information
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TX
$1.8M
32%
CITY YEAR INC
Boston, MA
$847.5K
15%
GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO, TX
$651.6K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$16.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Rackspace Foundation?
No. The Rackspace Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Rackspace Foundation give?
The Rackspace Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and New Jersey. 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 Rackspace Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Rackspace Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Rackspace Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Rackspace Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $234 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Rackspace Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Rackspace Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTONIO, CITY YEAR INC, and GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Rackspace Foundation?
The Rackspace Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.