The Mousetrap Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mousetrap Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $220,946. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$220,946
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 37 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 16 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sterling Foundation Management LLC 12030 Sunrise Valley Dr Ste 450, Reston, VA 20191 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 437-9720 |
| What to submit | None prescribed |
| Restrictions | Recognized section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only |
What The Mousetrap Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $655,946 |
| Virginia | 5 | $425,000 |
| California | 1 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | General support | $220,946 |
| Stanford Law School | General support | $200,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | General support | $150,000 |
| Ayuda Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General support | $125,000 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | General support | $100,000 |
| Best Buddies | General support | $100,000 |
| National Museum | General support | $100,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | General support | $60,000 |
| Fenwick Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Virginia | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan | General support | $50,000 |
| Carroll Child Care | General support | $25,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General support | $20,000 |
| The Chehalis Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Lintott
- Kendra Harvey
- J Vander Stoep
- Matthew Keefer
Questions people ask
Does The Mousetrap Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Mousetrap Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Mousetrap Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Lintott (President), Kendra Harvey (Secretary/Treasurer), J Vander Stoep (Director) and Matthew Keefer (Director).
What does The Mousetrap Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.