AI Summary
The Ruelas Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $287.1K across five grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE WINDROSE PROJECT INC
FRESNO, CA
$372K
53%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION
Fresno, CA
$30.6K
4%
Madera County Food Bank
Madera, CA
$10K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$76.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUELAS FAMILY 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 RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $287 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include THE WINDROSE PROJECT INC, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION, and Madera County Food Bank. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RUELAS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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