The Benjamin B Rauch Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Benjamin B Rauch Fund is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,150 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,150
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,250 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,700 | 48 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $54,250 | 46 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $65,150 | 26 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Benjamin B Rauch Fund 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.
What The Benjamin B Rauch Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $63,450 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholars at Risk | General support | $50,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General support | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Community | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support | General support | $1,000 |
| Franklin D Roosevelt Hyde Park Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA - Lontar Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Works | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $500 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General support | $500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $500 |
| Columbia University Journalism | General support | $500 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | General support | $500 |
| Fishers Island Library | General support | $500 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | General support | $500 |
| Neighborhood Villages Inc | General support | $500 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | General support | $250 |
| Philipstown Depot Theatre | General support | $250 |
| Turtle Bay Association Inc | General support | $250 |
| Educational Video Center | General support | $100 |
| Foundation of the Cairn Terrier Club | General support | $100 |
| Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza | General support | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Scott
- G David Hamar JD Cpa
Questions people ask
Does The Benjamin B Rauch Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Benjamin B Rauch Fund give?
$65,150 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Benjamin B Rauch Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Scott (Pres & Chair) and G David Hamar JD Cpa (Treasurer).
What does The Benjamin B Rauch Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.