Rattner Family Foundation Inc
Rattner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 49 grants totaling $1,419,407 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as displacement, community needs, land conservation, youth, and ALS research.
Rattner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rattner Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,419,407
- -48.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,967
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,155,577
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rattner Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 650 Madison Ave 16Th Flr, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 372-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rattner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barack Obama Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 162 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in the District of Columbia (27%), New York (25%), Massachusetts (25%), Illinois (21%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rattner Family Foundation Inc gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $300,000 |
| Refugees International Washington, DC | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $125,000 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Oak Bluffs, MA | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| National Democratic Institute Washington, DC | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Vineyard Lands for Our Community Inc Vineyard Haven, MA | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $75,000 |
| North Salem Open Land Foundation North Salem, NY | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation New York, NY | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| MV Youth Chillmark, MA | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $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 | $18,155,577 | $6,259,239 | $1,432,190 | $1,419,407 | 49 | $1,426,575 | $5,703,973 | $847,663 |
| 2023 | $13,828,528 | $2,564,699 | $2,779,712 | $2,767,607 | 57 | $2,773,506 | $2,449,808 | $458,009 |
| 2022 | $14,261,598 | $-30,523 | $2,026,786 | $2,009,115 | 53 | $2,019,112 | $78,364 | $710,673 |
| 2021 | $15,618,907 | $2,094,188 | $1,457,182 | $1,433,101 | 1 | $1,445,084 | $1,297,452 | $902,622 |
| 2020 | $15,843,038 | $13,648,009 | $1,550,075 | $1,336,489 | 2 | — | $9,716,022 | $737,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rattner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $848K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Refugees International advocates for displaced people; Vineyard Lands for Our Community works on educational, community-driven projects addressing unmet needs on Martha’s Vineyard; and North Salem Open Land Foundation focuses on conserving land and ecological integrity. Other recipients include Target ALS Foundation, which works to advance ALS research, and MV Youth, which supports youth capital projects and scholarships on Martha’s Vineyard.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $1,419,407. Grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $300,000 to Barack Obama Foundation; $125,000 to Refugees International; $100,000 each to Aspen Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, National Democratic Institute, and Vineyard Lands for Our Community; and $75,000 to Harvard University. Other 2024 recipients included North Salem Open Land Foundation ($50,000), Target ALS Foundation ($50,000), MV Youth ($35,000), Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation ($27,500), and PEN America ($25,700).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven L. Rattner as president; P. Maureen White as vice president, director, and CFO; and Michael Minars as secretary and treasurer.
Rattner Family Foundation Inc is led by Steven L. Rattner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven L. Rattner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
P. Maureen White
Vice President, Director & CFO
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Director & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Minars
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Rattner Family Foundation Inc
How much does Rattner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Rattner Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 57 grants.
What is Rattner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rattner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,967, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rattner Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Rattner Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (3 grants) and Oak Bluffs, MA (2 grants).
Who are Rattner Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rattner Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Barack Obama Foundation ($300,000), Refugees International ($125,000) and Aspen Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rattner Family Foundation Inc?
Rattner Family Foundation Inc reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $848K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rattner Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rattner Family Foundation Inc?
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 Rattner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rattner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3519099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rattner 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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