Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,186 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$124,186
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $138,856 the year before.
46% 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 | $127,796 | 64 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $138,856 | 82 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $124,186 | 70 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal 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 Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $42,000 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $18,762 |
| Maryland | 5 | $14,810 |
| California | 5 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $9,250 |
| Virginia | 6 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $3,299 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Women in Film and TV (Nywift) | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Charitable | $10,000 |
| James Renwick Alliance | Charitable | $8,250 |
| Chicken and Egg Pictures | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Craft in America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fabric Workshop and Museum | Educational | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | Educational | $3,550 |
| Lab for Icon and Idiom | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Craft Council | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Association of Art Museum Curators | Educational | $2,500 |
| Blueprint for Accountability | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Reevaluation Counseling Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Educational | $2,500 |
| Wbur | Charitable | $2,250 |
| WGBH | Educational | $2,250 |
| Craft Emergency Relief Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Peters Valley School of Craft | Educational | $2,000 |
| Remarkable Women Projects Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Lost Dog and Cat Rescue | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rhinebeck Writers Retreat | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sereolipi Nomadic Education Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Penland School of Craft | Charitable | $1,299 |
| History Cambridge | Educational | $1,250 |
| Academy Art Museum | Charitable | $1,060 |
| American Refugee Committee International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Battery Dance | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Care | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City Step | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Educational | $1,000 |
| Grub Street | Charitable | $1,000 |
| International Documentary Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| James River Writers | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Msi United States | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Muso | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Ravenal
Questions people ask
Does Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation give?
$124,186 in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Ravenal (Trustee).
What does Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.