Quick Summary
Name: The Rudolph J & Daphne A Munzer Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,325,680 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $10,000 - $125,000 |
| Average Grant | $27,200 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://munzerfdn.org
Phone: 562-912-7732
Email: Not publicly listed
Address: 3450 E Spring St Ste 216, Long Beach, CA 90806-2463
Geographic Focus
- Primarily Long Beach, California
- Select organizations in communities where family members live and work (including Connecticut, Washington D.C., and San Francisco)
Funding Priorities
- Family Support: Strengthening support systems to help families overcome barriers for positive child development
- Education: Programs serving infants and children from birth through 12th grade, with emphasis on underserved populations
- Healthcare: Healthcare and preventative care services for vulnerable populations with limited access to health resources
What They Don't Fund
- The foundation does not typically provide high-level grants ($50,000+) to first-time applicants
- Specific exclusions not publicly documented
- Must be 501(c)(3) organizations providing services in Long Beach
Application Method
The foundation operates a closed, invitation-only grant cycle with one cycle per year:
- Only eligible organizations receive invitations (October)
- Application period is typically in November (approximately one week)
- Awards announced May-June
- No unsolicited applications accepted
- Only one proposal per organization per cycle
- Online application system
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