Rapidan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rapidan Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$112,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $116,500 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $116,500 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $112,500 | 7 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Rapidan 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 Rapidan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $39,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $18,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel - Casa Inc | Womens health | $25,000 |
| Ekvn-Yefolecv Social and Environ | Womens health | $18,000 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | Education | $15,000 |
| Doctors for Global Health | Latina entrepreneurship | $15,000 |
| Madre | Womens health | $15,000 |
| Ponheary Ly Foundation | Education | $14,500 |
| Fair Girls Inc | Womens health | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Epstein
- Susan M George MD
- Joseph P Junkin
Questions people ask
Does Rapidan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rapidan Foundation give?
$112,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Rapidan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Epstein (Secretary), Susan M George MD (Chairperson) and Joseph P Junkin (Treasurer).
What does Rapidan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.