THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, strictly by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2020, the foundation paid a total of $14.9K in grants to three grantees.
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Mission Statement
TRCF PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS: FINANCIAL AID, THROUGH NEEDS BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, THROUGH TUTORING, CAREER READINESS, AND PEER MENTORING- AND ADVOCACY.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Web-based media
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Children's Medical Center Foundation
Dallas, TX
$14K
57%
WI Cook Foundation Inc
Fort Worth, TX
$8.2K
33%
SADIE KELLER FOUNDATION
ARGYLE, TX
$2.5K
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION?
No. THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION give?
THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7,257. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Children's Medical Center Foundation, WI Cook Foundation Inc, and SADIE KELLER FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION?
THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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