AI Summary
The Rufus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $82.8K in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MEOW VILLAGE
Aurora, OR
$35K
16%
SILVERTON CAT RESCUE
SILVERTON, OR
$25K
11%
LANAI CAT SANCTUARY
LANAI CITY, HI
$20K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RUFUS FOUNDATION?
No. THE RUFUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RUFUS FOUNDATION give?
THE RUFUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Hawaii, and District Of Columbia. 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 RUFUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RUFUS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RUFUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RUFUS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RUFUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RUFUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MEOW VILLAGE, SILVERTON CAT RESCUE, and LANAI CAT SANCTUARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RUFUS FOUNDATION?
THE RUFUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.