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THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Birmingham, AL, US
501(c)3
EIN
63-1198327
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Birmingham, AL, US
501(c)3
EIN
63-1198327
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Better Place Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $883.3K in grants to 145 grantees, with significant funding directed to Alabama, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$883.3K

2024
Grantees funded
145
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

52

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
C
Carl a Lessman
Board Member
C
Carl Lessman
Board Member
W
William T Ratliff Iii
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Tennessee, 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 RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE 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 RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $883 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include ALAQUEST COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION, HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER INC, and SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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