Rumsfeld Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rumsfeld Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $603,737 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $355,085. 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$603,737
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$355,085
- Assets$595,533
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $601,201 the year before.
17% 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 | $601,201 | 34 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $603,737 | 28 | $595,533 |
How to apply
Rumsfeld 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 Rumsfeld Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $525,304 |
| Texas | 7 | $33,433 |
| Virginia | 5 | $14,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY Council | Unrestricted charitable gift | $355,085 |
| Camca Group Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $127,000 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $10,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $10,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $10,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $10,500 |
| The Institute of World Politics | Education tuition | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Education tuition | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Education tuition | $5,536 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $4,500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $1,500 |
| Texas A&M University | Education tuition | $1,433 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $500 |
| Individual | Education stipend | $500 |
| Individual | education tuition | $183 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Di Rita
- Edward G Biester Jr
- Stephen A Cambone
- Victoria Clarke
Questions people ask
Does Rumsfeld Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rumsfeld Foundation give?
$603,737 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Rumsfeld Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Di Rita (Secretary), Edward G Biester Jr (Director), Stephen A Cambone (Vice President & Treasurer) and Victoria Clarke (President).
What does Rumsfeld Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.