The Rands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rands Foundation is a private foundation in Westwood, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $95,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
37% 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 | $1.1 million | 38 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 37 | $23.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 38 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
The Rands 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 The Rands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $585,000 |
| New York | 4 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchens | General Operating Support | $95,000 |
| Ceres Inc | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Vietnam Health Improvement Project | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Bellesini Academy | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Oxfam-America | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Saint Catherine of Siena | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Catie's Closet | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for MetroWest | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| One Voice | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| World Resources Institute | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Spark the Wave | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Boston Debate League | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Round The Bend Farm | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Boston College | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| City Blossoms | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Global Spokes | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| HOPE Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Westwood Community Chest | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Zack Heger Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| East Hartford Rotary Foundation | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| First Parish in Needham | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Little Theatre Manchester | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amelia R Rands
- Robert D Rands
Questions people ask
Does The Rands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rands Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Rands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amelia R Rands (Trustee) and Robert D Rands (Trustee).
What does The Rands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.