Rouse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rouse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,600 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,550 and the largest $6,000. 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$57,600
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,550
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $57,600 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,600 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,600 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $57,600 | 22 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Rouse Family 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 Rouse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $16,300 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $5,900 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,800 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,200 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,800 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,700 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Disaster relief - program support | $6,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Medical research/ support/ health | $5,000 |
| Scholarship America | Education - program support | $4,800 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Medical research/ support/ health | $4,200 |
| Teach for America Inc | Education - program support | $3,200 |
| International Rescue Committee | Disaster relief - program support | $3,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Homelessness/ hunger/ poverty | $3,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Conservation - program support | $2,700 |
| National Forest Foundation | Conservation - program support | $2,700 |
| One Acre Fund | Homelessness/ hunger/ poverty | $2,700 |
| Hunger Free America | Homelessness/ hunger/ poverty | $2,600 |
| Cola-Courte Oreilles Lakes Association | Conservation - program support | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Medical research/ support/ health | $2,500 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Conservation - program support | $2,100 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Disaster relief - program support | $2,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Homelessness/ hunger/ poverty | $1,600 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Human rights - program support | $1,600 |
| Adopt-A-Classroom Inc | Education - program support | $1,100 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Education - program support | $1,100 |
| Clean Water Fund | Conservation - program support | $1,100 |
| The Conservation Fund | Conservation - program support | $1,100 |
| The Against Malaria Foundation (US) | Medical research/ research/ health | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Rouse
- Duane Rouse
- Rachel Malak
- Grace Rouse
- Luke Rouse
Questions people ask
Does Rouse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rouse Family Foundation give?
$57,600 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,550.
Who runs Rouse Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Rouse (President), Duane Rouse (Treasurer, Secretary), Rachel Malak (Board Member) and Grace Rouse (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rouse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and science and research.