THE RODEL FOUNDATION
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The Rodel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily through relationship-based engagement, operating by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation allocated $2 million across 35 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$2.6M
20%
RODEL INSTITUTE
Phoenix, AZ
$2.5M
20%
The Breakthrough Institute
Berkeley, CA
$880K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RODEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE RODEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RODEL FOUNDATION give?
THE RODEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, District Of Columbia, and 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 THE RODEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RODEL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RODEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RODEL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RODEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RODEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC, RODEL INSTITUTE, and The Breakthrough Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RODEL FOUNDATION?
THE RODEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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