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The Rice Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, providing a total of $4 million in grants to 74 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Chicago Horticultural Society
$2.7M
8%

MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY INC
$1.4M
4%
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$1.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$14.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Rice Foundation?
No. Rice Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Rice Foundation give?
Rice Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. 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 Rice Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Rice 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 Rice Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Rice Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Rice Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Rice Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Chicago Horticultural Society, MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY INC, and RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Rice Foundation?
Rice Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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