The Rouse Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rouse Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Upperco, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,000 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $37,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$301,000
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $315,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $367,700 | 62 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $315,000 | 56 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $301,000 | 57 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Rouse Family Foundation Inc 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 The Rouse Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 30 | $171,750 |
| Washington | 6 | $26,500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $19,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $14,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted | $37,000 |
| Holistic Life Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,250 |
| Goat in the Road | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Advocates for the West | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| American Friends of Canadian Land T | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Judge Williams Center for Education | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | Unrestricted | $8,750 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Journal Media Inc | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Chesapeake Legal Alliance | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Waverly Improvement Center | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Shorerivers Inc | Restricted | $5,500 |
| Annapolis Area Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anne Arundel Watershed Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Annapolis | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ecoflight | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Environmental Law Ctr | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pivot | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tubman Center for Health Freedom | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Area Motivation Program | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Delaware MD Synod of the Evangelica | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| ACLU of Alabama | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Tides Foundation - Movement Voter | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Arundel Rivers Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Child First Authority | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brown Memorial Tutoring Program | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| McGilvra Elementary PTA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Winstead Rouse
- James W Rouse
- JOHN RIXEY Jr
- James R Norton
- Molly Norton
- JAMES W ROUSE Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Rouse Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rouse Family Foundation Inc give?
$301,000 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The Rouse Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Winstead Rouse (Director), James W Rouse (Director), JOHN RIXEY Jr (Director) and James R Norton (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Rouse Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.