AI Summary
The Rutherford Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing support exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $371,000 across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The University of Tampa Incorporated
Tampa, FL
$275K
74%
STARS NASHVILLE
Nashville, TN
$75K
20%

FRIST ART MUSEUM
Nashville, TN
$10K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida and Tennessee. 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 RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $371 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include The University of Tampa Incorporated, STARS NASHVILLE, and FRIST ART MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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