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The JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Georgia, California, and Florida. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALVARY CHILDREN'S HOME
$56K
6%
GOOD MEWS ANIMAL FOUNDATION INC
$46K
5%
COMMUNITY PANTRY INC
$41K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION give?
JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, California, and Florida. 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 JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $34 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CALVARY CHILDREN'S HOME, GOOD MEWS ANIMAL FOUNDATION INC, and COMMUNITY PANTRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION?
JAMES M & RUTH E WILDER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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