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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Riggs Employee's Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. In 2024, the fund awarded a total of $193.3K across 22 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MAKE CHARITABLE DONATIONS, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE.
Total Funding Given
$193.3K
2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$6.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jason McDonald
Board Member
M
Michael Burks
Board Member
J
Justin Monroe
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND?
No. RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND give?
RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas. 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 RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,350. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND make each year?
In 2024, RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $193 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND fund recently?
In 2024, RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ARKANSAS FOODBANK, DESTINED TO WINSECOND CHANCE RANCH INC, and JOHN 316 MINISTRIES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND?
RIGGS EMPLOYEE'S FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.