The Rimora Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rimora Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
6% 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 | $4.5 million | 45 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 41 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 32 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
The Rimora 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 The Rimora Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $625,000 |
| Virginia | 26 | $347,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $130,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Cornell annual fund for student and campus life & polo | $600,000 |
| American Horse Trials Foundation Inc | Assist in raising financial support for national and international competition | $130,000 |
| St Annes-Belfield Inc | Tuition assistance & general fund | $102,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails Inc | Camp for children with chronic illness | $30,000 |
| University of Virginia | Polo, general fund | $30,000 |
| COMPUTERS4KIDS | Provide outstanding after-school mentoring, technology training , job readiness skills and college-to-career guidance to promising low income middle and high school students | $20,000 |
| Virginia Society of Orinthology | Conservation of virginia birds | $20,000 |
| Bristol Valley Theater | Support live, professional theater in naples, ny region | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Inc | Community based mentoring program | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia | Provide a safe, productive and fun after school and summer program | $10,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Strengthen nonprofits to realize the potential of our community | $10,000 |
| City Church Inc | Tithe/offerings | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Aid in conservation of earth's biological diversity through research & education | $10,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Fund focused ultrasound research | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Family YMCA Inc | Piedmont family YMCA capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Provide opportunities for student-athletes to compete, graduate and succeed at the university of virginia | $10,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum Inc | Provide a place where children can learn through play alongside the adults who care about them the most | $10,000 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | Building community and improving lives through nonprofit construction | $5,000 |
| Casa | Provides trained volunteers and professional staff to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and youth | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Provide primary care and free medication to the uninsured | $5,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation | Support cancer care at sentara martha jefferson hospital | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Protect and restore the lands and waters of the virginia piedmont | $5,000 |
| Readykids Inc | Open doors to bright futures for kids | $5,000 |
| Region Ten Community Services Board Inc | Provide innovative services for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders | $5,000 |
| Stephens College | Prepare the next generation of stephens women for the lives that await them | $5,000 |
| The Haven Inc | Provide guests with vital supplies, resources and services to the homeless | $5,000 |
| The Paramount Theater | Help families who face the challenges of child illness, developmental delays, and the challenges of everyday life that come with limited resources | $5,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Autism | Autism services | $5,000 |
| World Center Kitchen | Providing meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Leading refugees from harm to home in charlottesville | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Area Chip-Child Health Partnership | Help families who face the challenges of child illness, developmental delays, and the challenges of everyday life that come with limited resources | $5,000 |
| Senior Center - the Center of Belvedere | Programming and healthy aging initiatives | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Booth Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Rimora Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rimora Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Rimora Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard L Booth Jr (Director).
What does The Rimora Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.