Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southern Pnes, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,650 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $5,000. 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$35,650
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,600 the year before.
30% 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 | $26,600 | 36 | $681,029 |
| 2024 | $29,600 | 33 | $862,768 |
| 2025 | $35,650 | 30 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc 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 Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $11,550 |
| New York | 9 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $4,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhill | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Brandywine Conservancy Museum | Match for Four in Hnad Club | $5,000 |
| Pal O Mine | J Step Program | $3,500 |
| Moore Free Care Clinic | Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Ethel Walker School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wellesley College | 1000 unresricted 1000 Class of 1957 Green Fund | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Darthmouth Natural Resources Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bentley University | Data Sciences | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Central NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Health | First Futures | $1,000 |
| Community of St Mary | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Landcraft Garden Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Helpin Hand Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| PBS NC | Annual Giving | $500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Unrestriced | $500 |
| NY Gilbert and Sullivan | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lloyd Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Arts Council of Moore County | Unrestricted | $500 |
| NC Public Radio | Unrestricted | $500 |
| New York New Jersey Trail Conf | Unrestricted | $500 |
| PBS NYC | Wqxr | $500 |
| Friends of the Goldston Library | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Loblolly Communnity Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Walthour Moss Foundation | unrestricted | $250 |
| Carolina Horse Park | Unrestriced | $100 |
| Southern Pines Volunteers | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary | Hay for the horses | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Rainoff
- Robert Ferris
- John Ferris jr
- Henry Ferris
Questions people ask
Does Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc give?
$35,650 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Rainoff (President), Robert Ferris (Vice President), John Ferris jr (Secretary) and Henry Ferris (Treasurer).
What does Rauch Rainoff Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.