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The Rackham Engineering Foundation is a 501(c)(2) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $797.7K in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO MANAGE FUNDS AND PROPERTY IN SUPPORT OF THE ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF DETROIT.
Cause Areas
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Engineering
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Funding Share

ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF DETROIT
$5.5M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION?
No. THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION give?
THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $404 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $798 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF DETROIT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION?
THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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