Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $14,514 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$6.2 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$14,514
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$60.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.0 million the year before.
21% 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 | $6.0 million | 54 | $58.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 48 | $60.2 million |
How to apply
Neil & Anna Rasmussen 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 Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 39 | $6.1 million |
| New York | 5 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT | Unrestricted contribution | $3.0 million |
| Mass Eye and Ear | Unrestricted contribution | $1.3 million |
| Harwich Conservation Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $210,000 |
| WGBH | Unrestricted contribution | $205,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted contribution | $200,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Unrestricted contribution | $200,000 |
| Save Our Heritage Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $130,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Unrestricted contribution | $130,000 |
| Concord Academy | Unrestricted contribution | $130,000 |
| Walden Woods Project | Unrestricted contribution | $116,145 |
| Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| Thoreau Farm | Unrestricted contribution | $85,179 |
| Concord Museum | Unrestricted contribution | $60,000 |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| NRDC | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Wright Tavern Legacy Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Deploy US | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Minuteman National Park | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Emerson Hospital | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Concord Free Public Library Corporation | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Wayside Inn | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Openbiome | Unrestricted contribution | $14,029 |
| North Bennet Street School | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| USA for Unfpa | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Zoo New England | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Historic Deerfield | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Restore the North Woods Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Quiet Communities | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Thoreau Society | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil and Anna Rasmussen
- Susan W Winter
Questions people ask
Does Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $14,514.
Who runs Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neil and Anna Rasmussen (Trustees) and Susan W Winter (Trustee).
What does Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.