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Fiscal Year Start

Mar 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The RZ Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $190.4K across 48 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$190.4K
2025
Grantees funded
48
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$1.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
$40K
R
Ruth Ruskin
Board Member
J
James H Maloney
Board Member
R
Ruth Z Ruskin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RZ FOUNDATION?
No. RZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RZ FOUNDATION give?
RZ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Florida, and Maryland. 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 RZ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RZ FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,665. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RZ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, RZ FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $190 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RZ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, RZ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include TOMORROW'S RAINBOW INC, JSSA, and CAT'S CRADLE OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RZ FOUNDATION?
RZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.