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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ralph Fingerle Educational Award Clapp is a 501(c)3 foundation that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. In 2025, the organization awarded a total of $454K in grants to two grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$454K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$91.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$116K
C
Charles Stebbins
Board Member
J
James Macomber
Board Member
R
Richard Clapp
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP?
No. RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP give?
RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP 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 RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $92 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP make each year?
In 2025, RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $454 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP fund recently?
In 2025, RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include PALM SPRINGS INSTRUMENTAL BOOSTER PROGRAM and DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP?
RALPH FINGERLE EDUCATIONAL AWARD CLAPP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.