DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION
Lake City, SC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-3130736
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in South Carolina, with additional support in New York and New Mexico. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER LAKE CITY ALLIANCE
$45.4M
32%
MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION
$33.6M
23%
LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE
$3.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$146.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION?
No. DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION give?
DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, New York, and New Mexico. 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 DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $35.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER LAKE CITY ALLIANCE, MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION, and LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION?
DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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