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The Rhimes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Illinois, Washington D.C., and California. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded strictly through invitation based on established relationships. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION
$5M
16%
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
$2.1M
7%
IAMA THEATRE COMPANY
$1.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$22K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Rhimes Foundation?
No. The Rhimes Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Rhimes Foundation give?
The Rhimes Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and 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 The Rhimes Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Rhimes Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Rhimes Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Rhimes Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Rhimes Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Rhimes Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, and IAMA THEATRE COMPANY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Rhimes Foundation?
The Rhimes Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.