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The Rodney Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on Virginia, California, and Michigan, having disbursed a total of $1.6 million across 28 grantees in 2023. The fund operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Rodney Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
$501K
12%
LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER
$493K
12%
MACKINAC CENTER
$480K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$9K
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 THE RODNEY FUND?
No. THE RODNEY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RODNEY FUND give?
THE RODNEY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, and Michigan. 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 RODNEY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RODNEY FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RODNEY FUND make each year?
In 2023, THE RODNEY FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RODNEY FUND fund recently?
In 2023, THE RODNEY FUND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE, LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER, and MACKINAC CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RODNEY FUND?
THE RODNEY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.