501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EIN 37-2212447
Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence. One Community at a Time.
Purple Cactus unites the criminal and social justice systems to fund the programs, research, and services that keep survivors safe — and measures the impact of every dollar we grant.
$29,500
Raised to Date
$10,000
Granted to Date
2
Agencies Supported
2
States Reached
From Gift to Impact
A simple, transparent path from donation to measurable outcomes.
Give
Donors contribute to the general fund or direct their gift to a specific cause. One-time, monthly, and annual giving options are available.
Grant
Eligible organizations apply directly to Purple Cactus. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and awards are made as funds become available.
Measure
Grantees report case data, program outcomes, and financial usage to Purple Cactus, closing the loop between every donor and the impact of their gift.
What We Fund
Grant Program
Dr. Bret Ringdahl Initiative
Research into substance abuse, mental health, and DV correlation.
Dr. Bret Ringdahl InitiativeGrant Program
Veterans, Service Members, Mental Health, and DV
Researching domestic violence, mental health, and survivor support needs among veterans and service members.
Veterans & DV Research InitiativeGrant Program
Homelessness & DV
Researching the intersection of homelessness and domestic violence to strengthen survivor support and community response.
Homelessness & DV Research InitiativeGrant Program
Teen Dating, Technology Facilitated Abuse & AI
Supporting education, intervention, and awareness programs addressing teen dating violence, technology-facilitated stalking, harassment, digital coercion, and AI-enabled abuse.
Teen Dating, Technology & AI Research InitiativeGrant Program
Data Analytics Initiative
Leveraging data analytics to identify trends, measure outcomes, and strengthen evidence-based grantmaking for domestic violence programs.
Where We Work
Active Causes Across the Country
Select a program to see where Purple Cactus funding is at work.
Overview
All Active Programs
Purple Cactus funds 5 grant programs across 2 states. As grants are awarded, active states will appear highlighted on the map.
Card Donation Program
Your memorabilia, sports and TCG cards, turned into funding for domestic violence research and support.
Purple Cactus is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Every card you donate is sold through our WhatNot channel — and 100% of proceeds fund grants for domestic violence agencies and research initiatives.
27,000
WhatNot Followers
Our live card-selling audience — every sale funds the mission.
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Every dollar you give funds direct services, research, and programs for domestic violence survivors across the country.