Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$169,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $64,095 | 8 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 6 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $169,000 | 11 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Rick & Bonnie Rule 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 Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $47,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Students for Liberty | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Cascade PBS | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cascade PBS | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Island Health Foundation | General operating support for the island hospital | $10,000 |
| Roberto Clemente - Santa Ana Health Clinic Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Skagit Land Trust | Protecting lands from the salish sea to the cascade mountains | $10,000 |
| Panthera | General operating support | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Uhn Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Anacortes Family Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Airlift northwest, matching grant for bellingham, washington base renovations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Richards Rule IV
- Bonnie McGaugh Rule
- Jesse Ostroff
Questions people ask
Does Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation give?
$169,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur Richards Rule IV (President), Bonnie McGaugh Rule (Vice President) and Jesse Ostroff (Secretary).
What does Rick & Bonnie Rule Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.