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Est.

2012

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $1.3 million in grants to 12 selected grantees in 2024. Importantly, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, EMPOWER THEM TO ASK "WHY NOT?- AND TEACH THEM TO NEVER GIVE UP. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN THAT ARE FACING HARDSHIPS OF ANY KIND AND WHEN FACED WITH THAT ADVERSITY FIGHT TO SUCCEED AND TO NEVER GIVE UP. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES.
Total Funding Given
$1.3M
2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$62.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$110K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Reginald Morris
Board Member
R
Russell Westbrook Jr
Board Member
S
Shannon Westbrook
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC?
No. RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC give?
RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Texas. 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 RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $63 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include LA PROMISE FUND, TEAM WHY NOT, and MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC?
RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.