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Open Library of Richmond Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the organization awarded a total of $18.1 million across five grantees, with significant funding directed to Maine and Minnesota. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Provide tools and services to facilitate universal access to all knowledge to researchers, historians, scholars and the general public.
Cause Areas
2
Museums
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Better World Libraries
$17.1M
47%
Open Library of Richmond Inc
$14.3M
39%
Archive Sustaining Foundation
$1M
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Open Library of Richmond Inc?
No. Open Library of Richmond Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Open Library of Richmond Inc give?
Open Library of Richmond Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Minnesota, 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 Open Library of Richmond Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Open Library of Richmond Inc fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Open Library of Richmond Inc make each year?
In 2023, Open Library of Richmond Inc awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $18.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Open Library of Richmond Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Open Library of Richmond Inc awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Better World Libraries, Open Library of Richmond Inc, and Archive Sustaining Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Open Library of Richmond Inc?
Open Library of Richmond Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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