Rixey Street Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rixey Street Foundation Inc is a private foundation in MC Lean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $232,624 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $97,674. 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$232,624
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$97,674
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,585 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,041 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $208,585 | 14 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $232,624 | 16 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Rixey Street 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 Rixey Street Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $97,674 |
| Virginia | 5 | $67,150 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $38,567 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,433 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $7,800 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Leadership and Character program | $97,674 |
| The Langley School | Fellowship program | $50,000 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Georgetown Presbyterian Church | Operating expenses and Mission | $13,000 |
| Remember Niger Coalition | Scholarship and School Building | $10,433 |
| Hope for Humanity Inc | Food for Students | $10,000 |
| Opportunity International | Agricultural and women | $10,000 |
| StringTime | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Hope Connections for Cancer Support | operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Holton Arms School | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia Law School | Operating expenses | $1,150 |
| Presbyterian Church USA | Disaster relief | $1,000 |
| College of William and Mary | Education Department | $1,000 |
| Eduseed | Sister Mentors Program | $500 |
| Washington Revels | General Operating | $300 |
| Georgetown Presbyterian Church | Food for Homeless | $67 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley C Jennings
- Kathleen E Jennings
- Thomas P Jennings
Questions people ask
Does Rixey Street Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rixey Street Foundation Inc give?
$232,624 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rixey Street Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Shelley C Jennings (President), Kathleen E Jennings (Vice President) and Thomas P Jennings (Secretary Treasurer).
What does Rixey Street Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.