The Randolph Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for general operational purposes to various charitable organizations. Its mission focuses on political advocacy, civil rights, and social justice, as evidenced by its funding patterns that emphasize support for organizations engaged in public policy reform and political action. The foundation serves a diverse range of causes, including health, education, and women's empowerment, reflecting a commitment to social equity and community service. While its funding is concentrated in certain areas, it supports a wide array of organizations across multiple sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered charity (501(c)(3)) seeking general operating support or project support, typically a policy, research, advocacy, or small-to-mid nonprofit with multi-state or national activity that aligns with the foundation’s observed grant patterns.
Good Fit
- • Requests framed as general operating support or broad program support.
- • Organizational mission aligns with public policy, research, advocacy, education, or related charitable work (matching past recipients).
- • Ability to accept and supply IRS exemption documentation and a concise written proposal.
- • Projects or budgets in the foundation’s observed grant-size range (from a few thousand up to mid‑hundreds of thousands).
- • Geographic footprint that includes or connects to states routinely funded (e.g., DC, NY, MA, VA).
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year spanned 18 states and the foundation consistently funds recipients nationwide rather than only in its home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 83 distinct grantees and many small-to-mid sized awards across the portfolio, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite modest concentration among the top few grants.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new grantees (65 new recipients in the latest year) across three observed years, and a clear offline submission route is provided, supporting a high likelihood that unfamiliar applicants can join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
