Rice Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rice Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bainbridge Island, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $690,000 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$690,000
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $658,000 the year before.
6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $660,000 | 80 | $11.0 million |
| 2023 | $658,000 | 72 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $690,000 | 70 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
Rice Family 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 Rice Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $221,000 |
| Michigan | 9 | $103,000 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $84,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $49,000 |
| Washington | 8 | $44,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $36,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $33,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $22,000 |
| Montana | 6 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Academy | Educational program support | $40,000 |
| Madison Country Day School | Human services program support | $40,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey | Religious program support | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army of Minnesota - Northern Division | Human services program support | $30,000 |
| Asu Foundation | Educational program support | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University School of Music | Educational program support | $20,000 |
| Elephant Voices | Educational program support | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota | Medical care & research program support | $20,000 |
| MC Lax Association - Wolfpack Lacrosse | Human services program support | $20,000 |
| Salem Covenant Church | Religious program support | $20,000 |
| Northmen Den Youth Pantries Inc | Human services program support | $18,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | Music & arts program support | $18,000 |
| National Parks Foundation | Conservancy program support | $16,000 |
| Smith College | Educational program support | $15,000 |
| Yale University | Educational program support | $15,000 |
| Spare Key Foundation | Human services program support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Human services program support | $15,000 |
| Twin Cities Opera Guild | Music & arts program support | $15,000 |
| Peo Foundation | Human services program support | $14,000 |
| Nantucket Land Council | Conservancy program support | $13,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Conservancy program support | $13,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | Human services program support | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County | Human services program support | $12,000 |
| Americashare | Human services program support | $12,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Minnesota | Conservancy program support | $12,000 |
| Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Medical care & research program support | $11,000 |
| North Park University | Educational program support | $10,000 |
| Avail Academy | Educational program support | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Human services program support | $10,000 |
| Every Meal | Human services program support | $10,000 |
| Au Sable Institute | Conservancy program support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Human services program support | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Human services program support | $7,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Human services program support | $6,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Human services program support | $6,000 |
| Huron Pines | Conservancy program support | $6,000 |
| Colorado College | Educational program support | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Medical care & research program support | $5,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank & Community Center | Human services program support | $5,000 |
| Youth Homes | Human services program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol R Bowditch
- Emily R Douglass
- James A Bowditch
- Lynn D Rice
- Hilary R Sonstegard
- James Arthur Bowditch
- Andrew J Rice
Questions people ask
Does Rice Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rice Family Foundation give?
$690,000 in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Rice Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol R Bowditch (Treasurer), Emily R Douglass (President), James A Bowditch (Director) and Lynn D Rice (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Rice Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.