Rauner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rauner Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$74.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $3.4 million | 15 | $63.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 20 | $74.6 million |
How to apply
Rauner 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 Rauner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $2.3 million |
| Florida | 4 | $480,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $1.0 million |
| Start Early | General | $1.0 million |
| Everglades Foundation | General | $250,000 |
| Roger Baldwin FTDN Reproductive Rights | General | $150,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | General | $125,000 |
| Park City Eniornmental Council | General | $125,000 |
| 4 Ranges Community Recreation Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Climate Systems Engineering Intiative - Csei University of Chicago | General | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Education | General | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Mt | General | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth College - 1978 Football Players Internship Fund for the Teevens C | General | $50,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General | $50,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $25,000 |
| National Parks & Conservation Association | General | $25,000 |
| Plan A Health | General | $25,000 |
| Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Red Sox Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Miami | General | $5,000 |
| Pickles Group | General | $3,020 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce V Rauner
- Diana M Rauner
- David R Casper
Questions people ask
Does Rauner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rauner Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Rauner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce V Rauner (President), Diana M Rauner (Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) and David R Casper (Director).
What does Rauner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.