Rice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rice Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$85.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 66 | $79.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 59 | $85.8 million |
How to apply
Rice 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 Rice Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 55 | $3.4 million |
| Texas | 1 | $350,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $217,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Field Musuem | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Marine Military Academy | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Charitable | $177,500 |
| Operation North Pole | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Illinois Conservation Foundation | Charitable | $130,000 |
| North Shore Center the Performing A | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Charitable | $125,000 |
| By the Hand Club for KidsFormerly K | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Illinois | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mobile Care Chicago | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Medicine Fish | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Equestrian Connection | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Camp Manito-wish YMCA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Northeastern IL Public Safety Train | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Driven Foundation The | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Res | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Leap | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Touched by an Animal | Charitable | $25,900 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Willow House | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Northeast- Meals at | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ravinia | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Shore | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse The | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Together North SuburbChi | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship Foundatio | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Maine Niles Assoc of Special Recrea | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Tuesday's Child CO Gordon Tech HS | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Music Theater Works | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Illinois Equine Humane Center | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor - St Mar | Charitable | $15,000 |
| McGaw YMCA | Charitable | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Nolan
- Richard T Schroeder
- Christine Nolan
- Barbara Whitney Carr
- Marshall Field V
- Robin Nolan
- David J Winchester MD
Questions people ask
Does Rice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rice Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Rice Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Nolan (President), Richard T Schroeder (Treasurer), Christine Nolan (Vice President) and Barbara Whitney Carr (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Rice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and veterans.