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The OARSMEN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing primarily on California, Colorado, and Virginia for its funding initiatives. Grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $2.9 million across 69 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNION RESCUE MISSION
$300K
2%
Reignite Hope
$300K
2%
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
$250K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OARSMEN FOUNDATION?
No. OARSMEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OARSMEN FOUNDATION give?
OARSMEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Virginia. 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 OARSMEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OARSMEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OARSMEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OARSMEN FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OARSMEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OARSMEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include UNION RESCUE MISSION, Reignite Hope, and SAMARITAN'S PURSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OARSMEN FOUNDATION?
OARSMEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.