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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and makes grants by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $403.2K in grants to 100 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$403.2K
2024
Grantees funded
100
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
D
Darcey Brown
Board Member
A
Albert Brown
Board Member
C
Charla Brown
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION?
No. RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION give?
RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Utah. 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 RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $403 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORP, Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, and CONSERVATION COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION?
RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.