The Rice Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rice Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$87,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,500 the year before.
9% 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 | $77,800 | 32 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $81,500 | 31 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $87,000 | 33 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Rice Family Charitable 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.
What The Rice Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $52,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $15,500 |
| New York | 4 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Dyc Historical Preservation Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hackley School | Anton and Lydia Rice Inspirational Teacher Award Fund | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center Inc | Producer Fund | $5,000 |
| Academy at Ocean Reef Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Holderness School | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alden Kindred of America Inc | Alden Building Campaign | $2,500 |
| Uss Constitution Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Duxbury Rural and Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Udt-Seal Museum Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pioneer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Seaver Center for Autism | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Jamaican aid | $1,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory of Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manomet Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Maritime Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Society for the Preservation of New England Antiqu | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| University of Miami | The Frost School of Music | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn L Rice
- Paige S Rice
- William P Rice
- William P Rice Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Rice Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rice Family Charitable Foundation give?
$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Rice Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn L Rice (Dir), Paige S Rice (Dir), William P Rice (Pres, Dir, Sec) and William P Rice Jr (Dir).
What does The Rice Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.