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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ressler Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $4.3 million in grants to 135 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through invitation only. Organizations interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$4.3M
2024
Grantees funded
135
Multi-year grantees
30%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
A
Alison Ressler
Board Member
R
Richard Ressler
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, California, and New York. 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 RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Brown University, COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC, and HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE RESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.