Rathmann Family Foundation
The Rathmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations and describes its aim as leveraging its members’ talents, experience, and passion, alongside those of the communities where they live, to support people working to make a difference.
Rathmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rathmann Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), top state District of Columbia. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,197,500
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,964
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $36,992,589
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% 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 Rathmann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Opportunities offered through the Rathmann Innovation Center have their own eligibility requirements; the Rathmann Challenge has used an application process that includes self-evaluation and collaborative peer review for top applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 11000, Naples, FL 34101
Phone: (239) 789-8857
Website: https://rathmannfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rathmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Science and Technology ($834K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 76 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds organizations with programs in the United States and, on occasion, in other parts of the world. In 2024, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 33% to New York, 8% to Massachusetts, 7% to California, and 6% to Connecticut. The 2024 grants also included recipients in Florida, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rathmann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $164K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Science and Technology Washington, DC | General Operating Activities | $834,000 |
| African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | General Operating Activities | $675,000 |
| Trustees of Trinity College Hartford, CT | Student Emergency & Equity Fund | $130,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc New Bedford, MA | Westport, MA | $100,000 |
| Huerta Del Valle Ontario, CA | General Operating Activities | $100,000 |
| Center for Heirs Charleston, SC | General Operating Activities | $75,000 |
| Haverford College Haverford, PA | General Operating Activities | $60,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc Anaheim, CA | Corkscrew Swamp Rehabilitation | $50,000 |
| Volunteers of Legal Service New York, NY | Immigration Project Gen Support | $50,000 |
| Gnome Inc Fall River, MA | General Operating Activities | $35,000 |
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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 | $36,992,589 | $2,089,692 | $2,429,486 | $2,197,500 | 14 | $2,217,622 | $1,865,327 | $1,786,972 |
| 2023 | $33,272,647 | $818,717 | $1,348,903 | $2,037,500 | 15 | $2,071,809 | $660,422 | $1,549,015 |
| 2022 | $29,411,875 | $2,384,672 | $5,660,262 | $2,147,500 | 16 | $2,174,849 | $2,223,759 | $1,481,111 |
| 2021 | $37,308,078 | $1,792,147 | $1,924,968 | $1,425,000 | 17 | $1,458,177 | $1,614,690 | $1,703,232 |
| 2020 | $32,511,458 | $1,807,617 | $2,467,459 | $1,345,000 | 14 | — | $1,622,168 | $1,366,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rathmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 stated aim is to support people and organizations with the desire, skill, and energy to make a difference. Its Rathmann Innovation Center seeks ideas with the potential for lasting positive impact and identifies high-performing individuals, teams, and nonprofits through an online process with competitive and collaborative components.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented in 2024 awards. The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation says it builds inclusive STEM communities; Huerta del Valle describes cultivating community-led organic food production and sustainable empowerment; and Buzzards Bay Coalition says it works to protect and restore Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve free civil legal services, surf therapy promoting inclusion for children of all abilities, local journalism, and preserving Westport, Massachusetts, heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $2,197,500. Awards ranged from $15,000 to $834,000, with a median grant of $55,000. The largest awards included $834,000 to the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation for general operating activities and $675,000 to African Parks Foundation of America for general operating activities. Other notable grants were $130,000 to the Trustees of Trinity College for a student emergency and equity fund, $100,000 to Buzzards Bay Coalition for “Westport, MA,” and $100,000 to Huerta del Valle for general operating activities.
The foundation offered the Rathmann Challenge in 2015, focused on education, and in 2017, focused on the environment. The 2017 Challenge addressed mitigating climate change by expanding the use of compost. The foundation’s website describes the Rathmann Innovation Center as offering awards, challenges, and other grants from time to time; it recommends subscribing to its newsletter for information about the Center’s opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors and officers:
- Alexandra Rathmann-Noonan — Chairperson
- James Louis Rathmann — President
- Robin W Rathmann-Noonan — Secretary
- Andrew G Rathmann-Noonan — Treasurer
Rathmann Family Foundation is led by James Louis Rathmann Director, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Louis Rathmann Director
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Rathmann-Noonan Director
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew G. Rathmann-Noonan Director
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin W. Rathmann-Noonan Director
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rathmann Family Foundation
How much does Rathmann Family Foundation give each year?
Rathmann Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 15 grants.
What is Rathmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rathmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $156,964, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rathmann Family Foundation that year got $60K on average.
Where does Rathmann Family Foundation give grants?
Rathmann Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and New Bedford, MA (2 grants).
Does Rathmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Rathmann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rathmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rathmann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Science and Technology ($834,000), African Parks Foundation of America ($675,000) and Trustees of Trinity College ($130,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rathmann Family Foundation?
Rathmann Family Foundation reported $37.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rathmann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to support people and organizations with the desire, skill, and energy to make a difference. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rathmann Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rathmann Family Foundation's EIN?
Rathmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1757445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rathmann Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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