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The Robert S & Star Pepper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $576,000 across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MERCY FOUNDATION
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
$786.5K
13%

POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES INC
FOLSOM, CA
$626K
10%

Leadership Institute
Arlington, VA
$591K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION give?
THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, 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 ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER 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 THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $576 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MERCY FOUNDATION, POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES INC, and Leadership Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION?
THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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