RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
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The Resources Legacy Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on California, Washington D.C., and Virginia. With a total of $43.9 million in grants paid to 773 grantees in 2024, the Fund operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ADVANCES BOLD SOLUTIONS WITH ALLIES FOR A JUST, RESILIENT WORLD FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CALIFORNIA DESERT LAND CONSERVANCY
$10.9M
4%
FUND FOR A BETTER FUTURE INC
$10.7M
4%
EARTHJUSTICE
$5.6M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
325
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RESOURCES LEGACY FUND?
No. RESOURCES LEGACY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RESOURCES LEGACY FUND give?
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. 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 RESOURCES LEGACY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RESOURCES LEGACY FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RESOURCES LEGACY FUND make each year?
In 2024, RESOURCES LEGACY FUND awarded about 330 grants, totaling nearly $43.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RESOURCES LEGACY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, RESOURCES LEGACY FUND awarded grants to about 770 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CALIFORNIA DESERT LAND CONSERVANCY, FUND FOR A BETTER FUTURE INC, and EARTHJUSTICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RESOURCES LEGACY FUND?
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.