Rabe Family Foundation Inc
Rabe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational, health, food assistance, housing, and animal-welfare organizations.
Rabe Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rabe Family Foundation Inc gave $186K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,800
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,078
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $9,188,902
- +43.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rabe Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 155 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617) 916-5585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rabe Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Musuem of Science ($36K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 139 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 13% to Rhode Island, 7% to New York, and 3% each to Illinois and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rabe Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $179K (2024) to $710K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musuem of Science Boston, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $36,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School Chesnut Hill, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Walker Home and School Needham, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Boston, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | General Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Rosies Place Boston, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Boston, MA | General Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Rabe Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,188,902 | $3,052,398 | $284,509 | $185,800 | 23 | $187,600 | $2,973,783 | $415,591 |
| 2024 | $6,421,346 | $2,017,831 | $262,362 | $179,050 | 25 | $180,775 | $840,009 | $381,013 |
| 2023 | $5,321,212 | $2,196,236 | $663,478 | $606,515 | 23 | $607,795 | $918,501 | $288,455 |
| 2022 | $4,454,369 | $1,013,818 | $767,926 | $709,800 | 30 | $710,790 | $280,822 | $263,790 |
| 2021 | $4,564,205 | $421,752 | $621,594 | $562,978 | 38 | $563,983 | $363,261 | $324,770 |
| 2020 | $4,764,047 | $474,659 | $255,584 | $204,324 | 38 | — | $48,802 | $257,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rabe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $416K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring and distributing food, while Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness. The Animal Rescue League of Boston describes a focus on addressing animal cruelty and neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $185,800. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $36,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants included $36,000 to the Museum of Science, $25,000 each to Beaver Country Day School and Brown University, $20,000 to Walker Home and School, and $15,000 to Dana Farber. Each was reported as a general charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Art Rabe as president and secretary and Paula Rabe as vice president.
Rabe Family Foundation Inc is led by Art Rabe, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Art Rabe
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Rabe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Rabe Family Foundation Inc
How much does Rabe Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Rabe Family Foundation Inc gave $186K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $179K across 25 grants.
What is Rabe Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rabe Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,078, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rabe Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rabe Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Rabe Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (13%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Rabe Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rabe Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rabe Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rabe Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Musuem of Science ($36,000), Beaver Country Day School ($25,000) and Brown University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rabe Family Foundation Inc?
Rabe Family Foundation Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $416K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rabe Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring and distributing food, while Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rabe Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rabe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rabe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3894725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rabe Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Rabe Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
Arbella Insurance Foundation
Boston, MA
The Arbella Insurance Foundation supports social justice, housing and homelessness, immigration, health and human services, education, and the arts, primarily in New England, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Massachusetts. Its 201 grants in 2024 totaled about $2.23 million; awards ranged from $28 to $152,319, with a median of $2,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$22.2M
Grants
201
Total Given
$2.2M
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
American Tower Corporation Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
632
Total Given
$1.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rabe Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rabe-family-foundation-inc-morg_92d7f405b61646b7802f5ca46d7cf07b
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_463894725_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Rabe Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/rabe-family-foundation-inc-morg_92d7f405b61646b7802f5ca46d7cf07b},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-16. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Rabe Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Rabe Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?