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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ruth U Fertel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through relationship-based engagement, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $670.9K across 38 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$670.9K
2024
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
82%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Robert W Merrick
Board Member
J
James E Ryder Jr
Employee
R
Randy Fertel
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ruth U Fertel Foundation?
No. Ruth U Fertel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ruth U Fertel Foundation give?
Ruth U Fertel Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Oregon, and Mississippi. 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 Ruth U Fertel Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ruth U Fertel Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ruth U Fertel Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Ruth U Fertel Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $671 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ruth U Fertel Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Ruth U Fertel Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SON OF A SAINT, ST MARYS DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL, and JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ruth U Fertel Foundation?
Ruth U Fertel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.