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The OARSMEN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2.9 million in grants to 73 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with nonprofits through invitations. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting services to connect with the foundation.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Reignite Hope
San Pedro, CA
$330K
2%

UNION RESCUE MISSION
Los Angeles, CA
$310K
2%
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Boone, NC
$300K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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 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 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 $15 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 Reignite Hope, UNION RESCUE MISSION, 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.
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