Rabe Family Foundation Inc
The Rabe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on general charitable giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
+20.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$179K
-70.5% YoY
Grant Count
25
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-72.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general charitable contributions across various sectors. Based on recent grant activity, the foundation supports education, international humanitarian work, and animal welfare organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 38 grants in 2023. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in Massachusetts and nationally, with a demonstrated commitment to institutions in the New England region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,321,212
- Total Revenues: $2,196,236
- Total Expenses: $663,478
- Total Grants and Contributions: $1,224,795
The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,421,346 | $5,321,212 | $4,454,369 |
| Revenue | $2,017,831 | $2,196,236 | $1,013,818 |
| Expenses | $262,362 | $663,478 | $767,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $180,775 | $607,795 | $710,790 |
| Net Investment Income | $840,009 | $918,501 | $280,822 |
| Distributable Amount | $381,013 | $288,455 | $263,790 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Art Rabe serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART RABE | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PAULA RABE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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