Rattle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rattle Foundation is a private foundation in Studio City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$7.3 million
Giving in 2024 was the same as $42,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,000 | 16 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 16 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Rattle Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rattle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize winner | $15,000 |
| Individual | Rattle chapbook prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Readers' choice award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Attle chapbook prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Rattle chapbook prize | $5,000 |
| Individual | Neil postman award for metaphor | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
| Individual | Rattle poetry prize finalist | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Fox
- Lauren Hunsaker
- Timothy Green
Questions people ask
Does Rattle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rattle Foundation give?
$42,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Rattle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Fox (President), Lauren Hunsaker (Treasurer) and Timothy Green (Secretary).
What does Rattle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.