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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Richmond American Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.9 million across 222 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AS WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO LENDING A HELPING HAND TO THOSE IN NEED, EMBRACING A DIVERSE CULTURE AND WORKING TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY.
Total Funding Given
$2.9M
2024
Grantees funded
222
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Arlene Hirschfeld
Board Member
M
Michael Pollak
Board Member
D
David D Mandarich
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION?
No. RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION give?
RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Virginia, and New York. 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 RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHMOND AMERICAN 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 RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include LION GLOBAL FOUNDATION, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION?
RICHMOND AMERICAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.