Rutter Family Art Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rutter Family Art Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,510 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$22,510
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$26,434
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,500 the year before.
67% 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 | $15,500 | 2 | $32,531 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 2 | $34,969 |
| 2025 | $22,510 | 3 | $26,434 |
How to apply
Rutter Family Art 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rutter Family Art Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $22,510 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Exhibition support | $15,000 |
| Downtown Norfolk Fund | 2 murals | $4,000 |
| Governors School for the Arts Foundation | Event sponsorship | $3,510 |
Officers and trustees
- C Arthur Rutter III Esq
- Meredith Rutter
- G Randolph Webb Jr
Questions people ask
Does Rutter Family Art Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rutter Family Art Foundation give?
$22,510 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Rutter Family Art Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Arthur Rutter III Esq (President), Meredith Rutter (Secretary) and G Randolph Webb Jr (Treasurer).
What does Rutter Family Art Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.