Rabaut Family Foundation
Rabaut Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Great Falls, Virginia. It made 30 grants totaling $672,936 in 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations focused on military-family scholarships, education, mental health, food access, and cultural institutions.
Rabaut Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rabaut Family Foundation gave $673K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state District of Columbia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $672,936
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,431
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,093
- Total assets
- $5,679,050
- -11.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rabaut Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10604 Dogwood Farm Ln, Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: (703) 757-0194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rabaut Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Army Scholarship Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 147 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to organizations in Washington, DC (28%), Texas (23%), New York (22%), Virginia (13%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rabaut Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2020) to $673K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $673K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Army Scholarship Foundation Dallas, TX | General | $150,000 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat) Washington, DC | General | $130,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates West Point, NY | General | $105,000 |
| The Posse Foundation New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
| Active Minds Inc Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Hope Link Redmond, WA | General | $25,000 |
| National Museum of African American History and Culture Pittsfield, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Arlington, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation Falls Church, VA | General | $20,250 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness Arlington, VA | General | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
EIN: 20-3834761
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,679,050 | $675,727 | $701,062 | $672,936 | 30 | $672,936 | $654,364 | $436,142 |
| 2024 | $6,411,990 | $588,691 | $550,485 | $514,750 | 28 | $514,750 | $558,472 | $405,998 |
| 2023 | $7,067,666 | $1,023,721 | $444,633 | $409,000 | 28 | $409,000 | $713,389 | $349,442 |
| 2022 | $6,483,867 | $1,026,407 | $501,794 | $451,018 | 28 | $451,018 | $1,007,628 | $381,239 |
| 2021 | $6,029,784 | $2,002,714 | $519,869 | $503,325 | 33 | $503,325 | $1,216,719 | $319,007 |
| 2020 | $4,547,233 | $-1,538 | $392,806 | $376,770 | 31 | — | $94,122 | $286,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rabaut Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $436K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Army Scholarship Foundation says its mission is to provide college-level scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military personnel. The Posse Foundation describes its work as supporting students with academic and leadership potential through teams of students. Active Minds says it mobilizes young people to advance mental health awareness and prioritization. Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $672,936. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $8,093. The largest grants included $150,000 to the Army Scholarship Foundation, $130,000 to SOME (So Others Might Eat), and $105,000 to the West Point Association of Graduates. Other notable grants included $35,000 to the Posse Foundation; $25,000 each to Active Minds, HopeLink, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Washington Educational Telecommunications Association; and $20,250 to Inova Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas W. Rabaut as president, treasurer, and secretary, and also as a trustee. Other listed trustees are M. Sheila Rabaut, Louis C. Rabaut, and Sheila M. Rabaut.
Rabaut Family Foundation is led by Thomas W. Rabaut, President, Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas W. Rabaut
President, Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee
President, Treasurer & Secretary → President, Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis C. Rabaut
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Sheila Rabaut
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila M. Rabaut
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rabaut Family Foundation
How much does Rabaut Family Foundation give each year?
Rabaut Family Foundation gave $673K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $515K across 28 grants.
What is Rabaut Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rabaut Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,093, and its average grant was $22,431, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rabaut Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Rabaut Family Foundation give grants?
Rabaut Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Arlington, VA (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Rabaut Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rabaut Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rabaut Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rabaut Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Army Scholarship Foundation ($150,000), Some (So Others Might Eat) ($130,000) and West Point Association of Graduates ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rabaut Family Foundation?
Rabaut Family Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $673K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $436K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rabaut Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Army Scholarship Foundation says its mission is to provide college-level scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military personnel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rabaut Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rabaut Family Foundation's EIN?
Rabaut Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3834761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rabaut Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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