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Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality

Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-4225769
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-4225769
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on promoting equality through sports. With a total of $150K in grants paid to 20 grantees in 2024, RISE operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only funding model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with RISE can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$150K

2024
Grantees funded
20
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
D
Diahann Billings-Burford
Board Member
A
Adam Silver
Board Member
S
Stacy Tessler Lindau
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality?
No. Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality give?
Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and Virginia. 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 Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality make each year?
In 2024, Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality fund recently?
In 2024, Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include United African Basketball League Inc., Womens Sports Foundation, and Project Blue. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality?
Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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