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Funders to approach for Friends of the River Foundation

Sacramento, California$900k revenue37 funders on file

Friends of the river protects and restores the rivers of California by influencing public policy and inspiring citizen action. We work to restore river flows, reduce adverse impacts of hydropower, promote sustainable water and flood management, uphold legal protections for rivers, and build public involvement in river conservation. For has been protecting California rivers for over 50 years. For is a leader in opposing the most damaging water projects in California, especially in the context of the drought and flood risks posed by accelerating climate…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$39k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$50k–$350kover two years, from 2–5 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$120kfrom 4 new funders

Half the value is in your top 16 funders, of 156

$0$170k$350khalf from the top 16likely range1st10thAll 156
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1National Fish and Wildlife FoundationSimilar grantees: Friends of the Chicago River ($100k/yr), Friends of the Los Angeles River ($22k/yr), River Partners ($320k/yr)1 in 25$58k
  2. 2The California EndowmentGives in California (963 of 1160)Similar grantees: Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (See) Inc ($1.6M/yr), Grantmakers for Education ($11k/yr), Uc Riverside Foundation ($2k/yr)1 in 24$49k
  3. 3Sacramento Region Community FoundationGives in California (390 of 552)Similar grantees: Save the American River Association Inc ($10k/yr), American River Parkway Foundation Inc ($38k/yr)1 in 18$16k

153 more funders on the list for Friends of the River Foundation

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