The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation is a private foundation in South Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $650,686 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $52,000. 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$650,686
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$26.0 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $582,800 the year before.
65% 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 | $507,000 | 22 | $21.4 million |
| 2023 | $582,800 | 34 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $650,686 | 76 | $26.0 million |
How to apply
The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin 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 The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $139,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $104,000 |
| California | 10 | $68,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $55,500 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $53,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $52,000 |
| Maine | 6 | $28,600 |
| Georgia | 8 | $27,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $52,000 |
| Individual | Lifetime achievement award | $50,000 |
| Local Media Foundation | General arts writing grant | $20,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Folk art grants | $16,500 |
| Artadia | General arts writing grant | $15,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | Maine grants | $15,000 |
| Indigo Arts Alliance | Maine grants | $15,000 |
| Global Impact (Momus) | General arts writing grant | $10,000 |
| The Architectural League of New York | General arts writing grant | $7,500 |
| Burnaway | General arts writing grant | $7,500 |
| Social Good Fund | General arts writing grant | $7,500 |
| Surf Point | General arts writing grant | $6,500 |
| John Michael Koehler Arts Center | General arts writing grant | $5,500 |
| High Desert Test Sites | General arts writing grant | $5,500 |
| Museum of International Folk Art | Folk art grants | $5,000 |
| American Abstract Artists | General arts writing grant | $5,000 |
| Lights Out | Maine grants | $5,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Individual | Visual arts journalism prize; see part ix-a for more information | $2,000 |
| Creative Portland | Maine grants | $1,000 |
| Space Gallery | Maine grants | $600 |
| Individual | Travel grants | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grants | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grants | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grants | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grants | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grants | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Louise Schumacher
- Nancy Karlins Thoman
- Edgar Allen Beem
- Deborah Irmas
- Ax Mina
- Rashid Shabazz
Questions people ask
Does The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation give?
$650,686 in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Louise Schumacher (Executive Director), Nancy Karlins Thoman (President), Edgar Allen Beem (Secretary) and Deborah Irmas (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.