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The Rugged Elegance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $291.5K across 168 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

MLife
San Francisco, CA
$218.8K
6%
SHE-CAN GLOBAL INC
Mill Valley, CA
$202.7K
5%
YOGA NEXT
Frazier Park, CA
$175K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Rugged Elegance Foundation?
No. Rugged Elegance Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Rugged Elegance Foundation give?
Rugged Elegance Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Minnesota. 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 Rugged Elegance Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Rugged Elegance Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,016. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Rugged Elegance Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Rugged Elegance Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $291 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Rugged Elegance Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Rugged Elegance Foundation awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include MLife, SHE-CAN GLOBAL INC, and YOGA NEXT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Rugged Elegance Foundation?
Rugged Elegance Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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