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Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Joan W Rhame Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $500,000 across 13 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$500K
2025
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Lucy Street Rhame
Board Member
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Ann Buffington Rhame Coffin
Board Member
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Lucy Rhame
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION give?
THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and Connecticut. 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 JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE OLANA PARTNERSHIP, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND INC, and GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION?
THE JOAN W RHAME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.