Rouse-Bottom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rouse-Bottom Foundation is a private foundation in Newport News, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$175,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $135,000 the year before.
3% of its 2024 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 | $135,000 | 36 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $175,500 | 30 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Rouse-Bottom 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 Rouse-Bottom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 28 | $158,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra | General support | $12,000 |
| William & Mary University Advancement | General support | $10,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Found Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Edmarc Hospice for Children | General support | $10,000 |
| Uso of Hampton Roads | General support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Va Chapter | General support | $9,000 |
| Virginia Living Museum | General support | $8,000 |
| Operation Smile | General support | $7,500 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | General support | $7,500 |
| Hospice House of Hampton Roads | General support | $7,000 |
| Pamunkey Indian Museum | General support | $7,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General support | $6,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Virginia Peninsula | General support | $6,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | General support | $6,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | General support | $5,000 |
| Hampton Arts Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Mariners' Museum and Park | General support | $5,000 |
| Virginia Peninsula Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| NNPL Friends of Library | General support | $4,000 |
| The Friends of Gloucester Library | General support | $4,000 |
| Virginia Youth Sailing | General support | $4,000 |
| Whro Public Media | General support | $4,000 |
| Fort Monroe Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Preservation Virginia | General support | $3,000 |
| Hampton History Museum Association Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Sweet Briar College | General support | $2,500 |
| Virginia Opera | General support | $2,500 |
| Omohundro Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Watermen's Museum | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew W Forst
- F Sommers
- M Whitney Gilkey
Questions people ask
Does Rouse-Bottom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rouse-Bottom Foundation give?
$175,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rouse-Bottom Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew W Forst (Treasurer), F Sommers (Secretary) and M Whitney Gilkey (President).
What does Rouse-Bottom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.