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THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
Pub 78

THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
Pub 78

Detroit, MI, US
501(c)(2)
EIN
38-6078727
Regional Funder
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THE RACKHAM ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
Pub 78

Detroit, MI, US
501(c)(2)
EIN
38-6078727
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1936

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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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.
Total Funding Given

$797.7K

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$404.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$410.3K
K
Kirk Steudle
Board Member
R
Robert Richard
Board Member
K
Kouhaila Ki Hammer
Board Member

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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