Rather Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rather Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $885,500. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$885,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 18 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 24 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Rather 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 Rather Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $887,500 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $473,475 |
| New York | 5 | $286,800 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,350 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $660 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | To provide general support | $885,500 |
| Domus Foundation | To provide general support | $325,400 |
| New York Prysbyterian | To provide general support | $250,000 |
| Foundations in Education | To provide general support | $55,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral | To provide general support | $38,650 |
| Inner City Foundation | To provide general support | $32,800 |
| St Joseph Parenting Center | To provide general support | $28,425 |
| St Joseph High School | To provide general support | $26,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Heights-Bc | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Roundtable | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Flynn Foundation | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Grocery | To provide general support | $2,500 |
| Pan Am Challenge | To provide general support | $1,750 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To provide general support | $1,000 |
| Expendionary School | To provide general support | $1,000 |
| World Vision | To provide general support | $660 |
| Ken Daly Scholarship | To provide general support | $500 |
| Bishops Appeal | To provide general support | $500 |
| Special Olympics | To provide general support | $350 |
| Alpha Sigma Nu | To provide general support | $250 |
| Mashpee Scholarship Foundation | To provide general support | $250 |
| Cape May Fund | To provide general support | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | To provide general support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Rather
- Jonathan Rather
Questions people ask
Does Rather Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rather Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Rather Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Rather (Director, President) and Jonathan Rather (Director, Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Rather Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.