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RAST Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Ohio, having distributed a total of $2.8 million across 28 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with RAST Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON
$5.2M
40%
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$2M
15%
Williams College
$1.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RAST FOUNDATION?
No. RAST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RAST FOUNDATION give?
RAST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Ohio. 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 RAST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RAST 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 RAST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RAST FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RAST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RAST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON, AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, and Williams College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RAST FOUNDATION?
RAST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.