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The R J Samulski Innovation Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
$2.6M
34%

DUKE UNIVERSITY
$2.5M
33%

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$2.3M
31%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC?
No. R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC give?
R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. 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 R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, DUKE UNIVERSITY, and NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC?
R J SAMULSKI INNOVATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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