Quick Summary
Name: Arlene And Michael Rosen Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,391,000 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $10,000 - $505,000 |
| Average Grant | $28,979 (based on 48 awards in 2024) |
| Application Method | Rolling (GO Grant program - first-come, first-serve) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://amrf.org/
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 7 W. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Geographic Focus
- California (primary focus)
- Oregon (new program launched Spring 2025)
- Hawaii
- Minnesota
- Pennsylvania
Funding Priorities
- Homelessness services and housing justice
- Substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction
- Mental health and behavioral health services
- Community engagement and wellness programs
- Racial justice and equity initiatives
- Emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations and grassroots organizations
- Priority given to Black, Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and/or Intersex (TGNCI) community leaders
- Focus on community-led approaches and organizations led by people with lived experience
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations with revoked federal tax-exempt status (unless applying through a fiscal sponsor)
- Programs outside their geographic focus areas
- Institutionalized care approaches (specifically seeking to reduce reliance on emergency departments and incarceration)
Application Method
GO Grant Program (primary application method):
- Low-barrier online application process
- First-come, first-serve with instant approval if criteria are met
- Priority given to Black and Indigenous-led organizations
- Unrestricted general operating support
- No extensive applications, reports, or site visits required
- Applications open on rolling basis (check website for current availability)
- Information sessions held via Zoom
Applications open in Summer for various regions. Organizations can sign up for email list at amrf.org for updates on application openings.
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