Rackham Foundation Limited
Preselected recipients only
Rackham Foundation Limited is a private foundation in Leesburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,143 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $72,500. 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$161,143
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$72,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $207,463 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 | $261,886 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $207,463 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $161,143 | 16 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Rackham Foundation Limited 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 Rackham Foundation Limited funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $72,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $54,789 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $10,454 |
| Virginia | 4 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Sheffield in America | Scholarship program | $72,500 |
| Resolution Systems Institute | Mediation behavior analysis research | $54,789 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $5,000 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | General support | $5,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General support | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer | General support | $3,600 |
| Blue Swallow Farm Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| American College of Construction Lawyers Foundation | Educational research | $2,000 |
| Brandeis University | Educational research | $1,800 |
| Inova Health Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| MPT | General support | $1,000 |
| Repro Rising Virginia Foundation (Pro Choice Virginia) | General support | $1,000 |
| Weta | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | General support | $250 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | General support | $204 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Rackham
- Kathryn Schnable
- Ava Abramowitz
Questions people ask
Does Rackham Foundation Limited accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rackham Foundation Limited give?
$161,143 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Rackham Foundation Limited?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil Rackham (President), Kathryn Schnable (Treasurer) and Ava Abramowitz (Secretary).
What does Rackham Foundation Limited fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.