Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $756,000. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$756,000
- Assets$524 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.9 million the year before.
66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.5 million | 79 | $509 million |
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 91 | $522 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 134 | $524 million |
How to apply
Robert Rauschenberg 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert Rauschenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to New York. It also paid $11,850 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $2.8 million |
| California | 28 | $768,200 |
| Alabama | 3 | $155,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $131,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $88,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $73,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $72,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $58,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $57,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Foundation for the Arts (Nyfa) | General operating support | $756,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts (Nyfa) | General operating support | $336,000 |
| Clemente Solo Velez Cultural and Educational Center Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Jean Paul Getty Trust | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | General operating support | $190,000 |
| Myriad USA - International Society of the Museum Ludwig | General operating support | $126,000 |
| Art Matters | General operating support | $105,600 |
| Ekvnv Yelofecvlke | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Movement Research | General operating support | $75,000 |
| National Black Food and Justice Alliance | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Center of Southwest Culture Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Ekvnv Yelofecvlke | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Emerald Earth | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Haleakala Inc DBA the Kitchen | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Kakoo Oiwi | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Karuk Tribe | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Council | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Tataviam Land Conservancy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The American Friends of the Moderna Museet Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Freedom Food Alliance Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Trisha Brown Company Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the US - Glass House | General operating support | $43,000 |
| Walker Art Center | General operating support | $43,000 |
| 3GS for Gaia | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Black and White Project Space Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Movement Research | General operating support | $40,000 |
| New York University - Grey Art Museum | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Voca - Voices in Contemporary Art | General operating support | $38,000 |
| American Friends of the Art Gallery of Ontario Inc | General operating support | $37,500 |
| Girl | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Inuit Circumpolar Council - Alaska | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Menddigap Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Movement Generation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| St Elmo Village | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Academy Art Museum | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Active Citizen Project Inc (Project Eats) | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Operation Spring Plant Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Rauschenberg
- Peter Kraus
- Ac Hudgins
- Glenn Ligon
- Michael Strauss
- Glenn Lowry
- Kellie Jones
- Rocio Aranda-Alvarado
- Michelle Coffey
- James Keith Brown
- Berenice Sarafzadeh
- Courtney J Martin Started 612024
Questions people ask
Does Robert Rauschenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Rauschenberg Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Robert Rauschenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Rauschenberg (President), Peter Kraus (Chairman), Ac Hudgins (Treasurer) and Glenn Ligon (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Rauschenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.