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RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION

RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION

Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-3709639
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION

Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-3709639
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1981

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional funding in New York and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE CENTER FOR IMPACTFUL PHILANTHROPY THAT INSPIRES THE JOY OF PURPOSEFUL GIVING.
Total Funding Given

$14.3M

2024
Grantees funded
808
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

253

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
B
Ben Moraga
Board Member
E
Elaine Dodge
Board Member
T
Tom Buchholz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION?
No. RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION give?
RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Texas. 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 RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION awarded about 250 grants, totaling nearly $14.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 810 grantees. Recent grantees include SCRIPPS HEALTH, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and OLD GLOBE THEATRE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION?
RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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