THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across 43 grantees. Please note that The Research Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Kansas City CARE Clinic
$154.2K
6%
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC
$129K
5%
METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY
$100K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Kansas, 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 THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Kansas City CARE Clinic, OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC, and METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.