Draper Richards Foundation
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Aim —
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation partners with entrepreneurs to build strong and capable organizations. We believe that multi-year, unrestricted grant funding is essential for an organization to plan properly, hire well, and focus on its mission. If a leader can build a strong organization from the beginning, the organization has a much better chance at scaled and sustainable impact. To that end, The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides $300,000 in startup funding, paid over 3 years, to organizations that show extraordinary promise.
More information — Looks for organizations that exhibit excellence in: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Model Scalability, Sustainability
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Who can apply
Type of organisations targeted —
Specific organisations targeted —
US based entrepreneurs starting new non-profit organizations
Type of projects —
Specific type of projects —
Business models with broad social impact
Project stadia — Start up
Target world region —
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Criteria —
We fund:
- Organizations by providing unrestricted dollars.
- Organizations at the beginning of their development. On average, organizations are 0-3 years old and the entrepreneur is prepared to execute an ambitious plan. Often there is a pilot operating, but not in all cases.
- Organizations based in the United States only.
- Organizations that are national or global in reach and social issue.
We do not fund:
- Local community-based organizations
- Research
- Scholarships
- Think tanks
- Conferences or one-time events
- Organizations planning to influence policy through lobbying
- Programs promoting religious doctrine
How to apply
Application procedure — The Foundation receives proposals online throughout the year and carefully reviews them as they arrive. Based on our appraisal of the fit of the venture with our investment style, we select approximately 25% of proposals to move to a first interview. Those not invited will receive an email around 4 weeks after submission to bring the process to a close.
How to submit a proposal: link
Selection procedure —