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THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $7.6M across 10 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VILLAGE OF FPC
California, PA
$2.8M
10%
RENBROOK SCHOOL INC
West Hartford, CT
$2.1M
8%

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
WASHINGTON, DC
$1.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$135K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 19 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, 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 RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include VILLAGE OF FPC, RENBROOK SCHOOL INC, and SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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