The Rauch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rauch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodstock, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$56.4 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $952,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $952,091 | 42 | $50.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 71 | $56.4 million |
How to apply
The Rauch 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rauch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $105,334 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $593,250 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $157,330 |
| Vermont | 16 | $113,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $105,000 |
| California | 3 | $61,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $11,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Long Island Inc | Children & family | $200,000 |
| Outlaw Ocean Project | Global food systems | $100,000 |
| Grace Institute of New York Inc | Venture grants | $75,000 |
| Champlain College Inc | Financial literacy | $60,000 |
| Katheti Greece Civil Non-Profit Company (Katheti) | Venture grants | $57,834 |
| The Ocean Foundation | Global food systems | $50,000 |
| Bank Street College | Discretionary grants | $50,000 |
| New York Community Trust | Venture grants | $50,000 |
| Next Gen Personal Finance | Financial literacy grant | $50,000 |
| North American Marine Alliance | Global food systems grants | $50,000 |
| Teacher's College Columbia University | Discretionary grants | $40,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens Inc | Legacy grants | $40,000 |
| Molloy University | Venture grants | $38,000 |
| Feedback Global Limited | Global food systems grants | $27,500 |
| The Research Foundation of Cuny | Venture grants | $20,000 |
| Center for Large Landscape Conservation | Board designated grants | $15,000 |
| Community Development Corp of Li | Discretionary grants | $15,000 |
| Parentchild Plus | Commemorative grants | $15,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Board designated grants | $12,500 |
| World Affairs Council of Oregon DBA World Oregon | Board designated grants | $10,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | Global food systems grants | $10,000 |
| Downeast Maine Salmon Federation | Global food systems grants | $10,000 |
| Solomon Civil Non-Profit Organization (We Are Solomon) | Discretionary grants | $10,000 |
| South Newfane Community Association Inc | Board designated grants | $10,000 |
| Thompson Senior Center | Vermont related grants | $10,000 |
| University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric and Earth SC | Global food systems grants | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Global food systems grants | $10,000 |
| Mother Jones - Odu | Board designated grants | $8,000 |
| Project Row Houses | Board designated grants | $8,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Inc | Board designated grants | $7,500 |
| The Inn | Board designated grants | $7,500 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation | Board designated grants | $7,500 |
| Conservation Collective | Board designated grants | $6,918 |
| The India Group | Board designated grants | $6,000 |
| Natural Heritage Trust | Board designated grants | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Peace | Discretionary grants | $5,000 |
| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft | Board designated grants | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Discretionary grants | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro Inc | Board designated grants | $5,000 |
| Healthy Seas Foundation | Global food systems grants | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eva Douzinas
- Ruth F Douzinas
- Nancy Rauch Douzinas
- Woody George Frank
- Lance E Lindblom
- Cynthia McVay
- Thomas Rogers
- John Treiber
Questions people ask
Does The Rauch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rauch Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Rauch Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eva Douzinas (President), Ruth F Douzinas (Vice President), Nancy Rauch Douzinas (Chair) and Woody George Frank (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Rauch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and environment and conservation.