RIPPLEWORKS INC

REDWOOD CITY, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
46-5604812
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
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REDWOOD CITY, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
46-5604812
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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RIPPLEWORKS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through relationship-based engagement, providing a total of $40.4 million in grants to 209 grantees in the filing year 2024. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and primarily makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$40.4M

2024
Grantees funded
209
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

92

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Doug Galen
Board Member
J
John Carroll
Board Member
A
Anushka Ratnayake
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIPPLEWORKS INC?
No. RIPPLEWORKS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIPPLEWORKS INC give?
RIPPLEWORKS INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 RIPPLEWORKS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIPPLEWORKS INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIPPLEWORKS INC make each year?
In 2024, RIPPLEWORKS INC awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $40.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIPPLEWORKS INC fund recently?
In 2024, RIPPLEWORKS INC awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE, SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and Mercy Corps. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIPPLEWORKS INC?
RIPPLEWORKS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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