RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Mechanicsville, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
51-0145417
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Mechanicsville, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
51-0145417
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Richmond Area Speleological Society is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to caving and speleology. With a total of $4.4K in grants paid to six grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Society can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PESH INC
IRVING, TX
$1.5K
7%
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc
Kenna, WV
$1.3K
5%
WEST VIRGINIA CAVE CONSERVANCY INC
Frankford, WV
$1.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$600
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
No. RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY give?
RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, West Virginia, 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 RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY make each year?
In 2024, RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $4,350. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY fund recently?
In 2024, RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include PESH INC, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc, and WEST VIRGINIA CAVE CONSERVANCY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
RICHMOND AREA SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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