Rabaut Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rabaut Family Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $672,936 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $8,093 and the largest $150,000. 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$672,936
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$8,093
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $514,750 the year before.
23% 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 | $409,000 | 28 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $514,750 | 28 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $672,936 | 30 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Rabaut 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 Rabaut Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $190,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $155,000 |
| New York | 4 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 10 | $88,250 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $27,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $11,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $6,186 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Army Scholarship Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat) | General | $130,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | General | $105,000 |
| The Posse Foundation | General | $35,000 |
| Active Minds Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Hope Link | General | $25,000 |
| National Museum of African American History and Culture | General | $25,000 |
| Washington Educational Telecommunications Association | General | $25,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | General | $20,250 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness | General | $20,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $15,000 |
| Feeding America | General | $10,000 |
| Ihm Sisters | General | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $10,000 |
| Wamu | General | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $6,186 |
| Safe Spot Childrens Advocacy | General | $6,000 |
| Brain Behaviour Reserach FD | General | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General | $5,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | General | $5,000 |
| Higher Achievement Program Inc | General | $5,000 |
| International Student House of Washington | General | $5,000 |
| HLB Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Great Falls Grange Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Fasd United | General | $3,000 |
| Garden at Gethsemane Inc | General | $2,500 |
| The Barack H Obama Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $1,000 |
| Women's Memorial Foundation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Rabaut
- M Sheila Rabaut
- Louis C Rabaut
- Sheila M Rabaut
Questions people ask
Does Rabaut Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rabaut Family Foundation give?
$672,936 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $8,093.
Who runs Rabaut Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas W Rabaut (President/Treasurer/Secret), M Sheila Rabaut (Trustee), Louis C Rabaut (Trustee) and Sheila M Rabaut (Trustee).
What does Rabaut Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.