Rao Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rao Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,700 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,500. 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$36,700
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$11,735
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,400 the year before.
29% 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 | $95,400 | 76 | $46,364 |
| 2024 | $73,400 | 66 | $50,300 |
| 2025 | $36,700 | 21 | $11,735 |
How to apply
Rao 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 Rao Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $21,600 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle Land Conservancy Triangle Land Conservancy | General donation | $5,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am Planned Parenthood Federation of A | General donation | $5,000 |
| TBGF - Sculpture in Trhe Garden TBGF - Sulpture in the Garden | General donation | $5,000 |
| Aga Research Foundation Aga Research Foundation | General donation | $3,000 |
| Americares Americares | General donation | $3,000 |
| UNC - Carolina Performing Arts UNC - Carolina Preforming Arts | General donation | $3,000 |
| Wunc-Fm Wunc-Fm | Generla donation | $2,000 |
| Sehgal Foundation Sehgal Foundation | General donation | $2,000 |
| The YMCA of the Triangle Area the YMCA of the Triangle Area | General donation | $1,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense Fund | General donation | $1,000 |
| Naspghan Foundation Naspghan Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| UNC Health - Don Powell Fund UNC Health - Don Powell Fund | General donation | $1,000 |
| Table NC Table NC | General donation | $600 |
| NCSSM Foundation NCSSM Foundation | General donation | $500 |
| Unc-Playmakers Unc-Playmakers | General donation | $500 |
| Jubilee Healing Farm Jubilee Healing Farm | General donation | $500 |
| Boomerang Youth Inc Boomerang Youth Inc | General donation | $400 |
| Eno River Association Eno River Association | General donation | $400 |
| The Marion Cheek Jackson Center the Marion Cheek Jackson Center | General donation | $400 |
| The Forest at Duke the Forest at Duke | General donation | $300 |
| Wikipedia Foundation Wikipedia Foundation | General donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- M Vikram Rao
- Susan J Rao
Questions people ask
Does Rao Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rao Family Foundation give?
$36,700 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rao Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists M Vikram Rao (Director) and Susan J Rao (Director).
What does Rao Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.