Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Virginia. Its filing describes grantmaking focused on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, primarily in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Virginia. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,510,000
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,000
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $63,109,236
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (6 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5531 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: (703) 533-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inova Health Foundation ($815K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 249 grants of 301 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as primarily focused on Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Its 2024 filing reports that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 12% to Maryland, and 3% to Florida; the reported shares for the District of Columbia and North Carolina were 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 65 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inova Health Foundation Falls Church, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $815,000 |
| VHC Health Foundation Arlington, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $360,000 |
| The Mariners Museum Newport News, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $320,000 |
| Christopher Newport Educational Foundation Newport News, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $315,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Inc Gaithersburg, MD | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $315,000 |
| Arlington Sports Foundation Arlington, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $270,000 |
| An Achievable Dream Newport News, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $200,000 |
| Children's National Foundation Silver Spring, MD | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $100,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Fund Tampa, FL | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $100,000 |
| Hunt Staff Benefit Foundation Middleburg, VA | General Use by Qualified Donee Organization | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,109,236 | $2,231,561 | $3,960,366 | $3,510,000 | 65 | $3,510,000 | $1,775,688 | $3,477,305 |
| 2023 | $65,013,041 | $3,101,427 | $3,322,437 | $2,880,000 | 56 | $2,880,000 | $1,642,921 | $3,208,624 |
| 2022 | $65,059,051 | $8,448,925 | $3,748,572 | $3,300,000 | 60 | $3,300,000 | $1,287,350 | $3,096,420 |
| 2021 | $60,626,013 | $19,720,225 | $3,171,824 | $2,850,000 | 63 | $2,850,000 | $2,193,924 | $2,627,537 |
| 2020 | $43,835,185 | $37,881,424 | $1,117,039 | $1,014,251 | 57 | — | $513,459 | $1,060,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to tax-exempt organizations to further their own tax-exempt purposes. It reports that its largest recipient fields in 2024 were public health ($1,835,000), youth sports and activities ($580,000), arts and museums ($415,000), and education ($350,000).
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. The Mariners’ Museum and Park says it connects people to the world’s waters through shared maritime heritage. The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation says it works to improve quality of life for people affected by OI through research, education, awareness, and mutual support. An Achievable Dream says it develops independent, productive citizens through social, academic, and moral education. Hunt Staff Benefit Foundation says it provides financial assistance to indigent employees of foxhunting organizations and their families who experience mental or physical disability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $3,510,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $815,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $815,000 to INOVA Health Foundation, $360,000 to VHC Health Foundation, $320,000 to The Mariners Museum, $315,000 to Christopher Newport Educational Foundation, $315,000 to Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, $270,000 to Arlington Sports Foundation, and $200,000 to An Achievable Dream.
The filing lists the grants to these organizations as for general use by a qualified donee organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Meehan as president, Sidney G Simmonds as secretary-treasurer, and Patrick Stafford as vice president.
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Meehan, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Meehan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Patrick Stafford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Sidney G. Simmonds
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Thomas Meehan (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc
How much does Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc give each year?
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 56 grants.
What is Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $54,000, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc give grants?
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (8 grants), Arlington, VA (8 grants), Falls Church, VA (3 grants) and Middleburg, VA (3 grants).
Does Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Inova Health Foundation ($815,000), VHC Health Foundation ($360,000) and The Mariners Museum ($320,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc?
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc reported $63.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to tax-exempt organizations to further their own tax-exempt purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's EIN?
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1394997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Randolph D Rouse 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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