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Funders to approach for Oliver a Ruff Educational & Mentoring Scholarship NFP

Skokie, Illinois$64k revenue1 funder on file

The oliver a. Ruff education and mentoring scholarship (oar) is dedicated to empowering the next generation of learners and leaders by fostering academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to high standards. Inspired by the legacy of oliver a. Ruff, whose lifelong devotion to education and mentorship exemplified the principles of "high expectations; no exceptions; no excuses," oar provides scholarships and ongoing mentorship assistance to support disadvantaged students who are pursuing post-high school education at an accredited institution in achieving their full potential and creating change in their…

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$15k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 100$3k$10k$30k$100kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Chance of any first grant1 in 10in the next two years, expected value $4k
Last two years (2023–24)$0from 0 new funders

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  1. 1Field Foundation of IllinoisGives in Illinois (293 of 338)Similar grantees: Nicole Ellis Foundation Inc ($1k/yr)under 1 in 100$16k
  2. 2Crossroads Fund IncGives in Illinois (178 of 267)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$18k
  3. 3The Dupage Community FoundationGives in Illinois (238 of 372)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$15k
  4. 4ForefrontGives in Illinois (183 of 233)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$32k
  5. 5Wayfarer FoundationNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$50k
  6. 6Chicago Beyond IncGives in Illinois (64 of 95)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$87k
  7. 7T Kendall Hunt Family Foundation IncGives in Illinois (14 of 17)Similar grantees: Mount Vernon High School Scholarship Foundation ($7k/yr)under 1 in 100$26k
  8. 8Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community InitiativeGives in Illinois (24 of 33)Similar grantees: Juneteenth Illinois Inc NFP ($10k/yr)under 1 in 100$15k
  9. 9Greater Chicago Food DepositoryNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$5k
  10. 10Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationGives in Illinois (265 of 505)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$6k
  11. 11Oak Park-River Forest Community FoundationGives in Illinois (102 of 136)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$10k
  12. 12Reva and David Logan FoundationGives in Illinois (129 of 201)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$26k
  13. 13University of Chicago Medical CenterGives in Illinois (80 of 105)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$13k
  14. 14Evanston Community FoundationGives in Illinois (81 of 130)Similar grantees: Evanston Scholars ($24k/yr), Orrington School PTA ($13k/yr)under 1 in 100$17k
  15. 15Northwestern UniversitySimilar grantees: Evanston Scholars ($8k/yr)under 1 in 100$28k
  16. 16NCRC Community Development Fund IncNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$16k
  17. 17The Seabury FoundationGives in Illinois (83 of 122)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$8k
  18. 18Chicago Cubs CharitiesGives in Illinois (55 of 88)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$13k
  19. 19John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationSimilar grantees: Elmhurst University ($300/yr)under 1 in 100$3k
  20. 20Polk Bros Foundation IncGives in Illinois (498 of 658)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$6k
  21. 21Alphawood FoundationGives in Illinois (122 of 154)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$29k
  22. 22The Albert Pick JR FundGives in Illinois (92 of 95)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$13k
  23. 23Role Model Movement Inc (NFP)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$5k
  24. 24The Chicago Community TrustSimilar grantees: Educational Enrichment Foundation ($10k/yr), Evanston Scholars ($52k/yr), Elmhurst University ($14k/yr)under 1 in 100$20k
  25. 25SBB Research Group FoundationGives in Illinois (67 of 108)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$2k