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The Richard Vague Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $17.6K across 45 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
Philadelphia, PA
$137.8K
12%
FRINGEARTS
Philadelphia, PA
$111.8K
10%

CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE
Philadelphia, PA
$75.3K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION?
No. THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION give?
THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 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 RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $18 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, FRINGEARTS, and CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION?
THE RICHARD VAGUE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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