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This organization closed in 2022. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The REI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. In 2022, it awarded a total of $5.5 million across 28 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are advised that the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
$2M
13%
Camber Outdoors
$1.5M
10%
CNATURENET DBA CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK
$1M
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE REI FOUNDATION?
No. THE REI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE REI FOUNDATION give?
THE REI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Colorado, 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 REI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE REI FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE REI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, THE REI FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE REI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2022, THE REI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION, Camber Outdoors, and CNATURENET DBA CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE REI FOUNDATION?
THE REI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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