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The Rands Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.3 million in grants to 63 grantees, primarily focusing on Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ESPERANZA ACADEMY INC
$360K
9%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DORCHESTER INC
$250K
6%
BLESSED STEPHEN BELLESINI OSA ACADEMY INC
$160K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Rands Foundation?
No. The Rands Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Rands Foundation give?
The Rands Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. 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 Rands Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Rands 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 The Rands Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Rands Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Rands Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Rands Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include ESPERANZA ACADEMY INC, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DORCHESTER INC, and BLESSED STEPHEN BELLESINI OSA ACADEMY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Rands Foundation?
The Rands Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.