Rauch Family Foundation II Inc
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc is a private foundation based in Rock Island, Illinois. Its 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to programs and projects for the enhancement of Judaism.
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc at a glance
In short: Rauch Family Foundation II Inc gave $122K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Iowa. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,800
- +361.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,150
- +361.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $1,002,448
- -5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (83% 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 Rauch Family Foundation II Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter with all pertinent information for the request. No standard form is required. The filing states that there are no deadlines and that awards are restricted to programs and projects for the enhancement of Judaism.
- Contact
Application contact: Rauch Family Foundation Ii Inc
Mailing address: 1800 3Rd Avenue Suite 302, Rock Island, IL 61201-8019
Phone: (309) 948-3403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rauch Family Foundation II Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of the Quad Citie ($70K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 17% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rauch Family Foundation II Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 164% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $26K (2024) to $122K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of the Quad Citie Davenport, IA | Camp scholarships, programs and services, violins of hope, and operational support | $70,250 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Rock Island, IL | Pledge Installment | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Davenport, IA | Pledge Installment | $10,000 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra Associ Davenport, IA | Violins of Hope | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Education Committee Davenport, IA | Education Outreach and Materials | $5,000 |
| Understanding Works - a Book by ME Monmouth, IL | Sets of Books for Schools; Publishing Costs | $5,000 |
| Western Illinois University Moline, IL | Educational Programming - Holocaust; Jeff Lebovitz Special Collection | $4,500 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Student Support | $3,500 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Student Support | $3,500 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the Quad Cities Bettendorf, IA | Jewish Learning Institute and QC Kids Club | $3,050 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,002,448 | $82,992 | $139,400 | $121,800 | 12 | $135,396 | $78,988 | $58,214 |
| 2024 | $1,058,856 | $100,228 | $44,619 | $26,400 | 12 | $39,768 | $95,377 | $57,004 |
| 2023 | $1,003,247 | $87,303 | $107,062 | $89,750 | 6 | $104,432 | $84,673 | $53,400 |
| 2022 | $1,021,006 | $42,910 | $59,834 | $46,108 | 8 | $55,746 | $38,822 | $56,509 |
| 2021 | $1,037,930 | $87,589 | $69,242 | $63,666 | 4 | $65,261 | $83,608 | $63,043 |
| 2020 | $1,015,220 | $78,275 | $84,622 | $72,000 | 6 | — | $75,748 | $55,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rauch Family Foundation II Inc reported a distributable amount of $58K 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
The foundation’s stated restriction is funding exclusively for programs and projects for the enhancement of Judaism. Its 2025 grants included support for camp scholarships, education and outreach, student support, Jewish learning, a theater production of The Diary of Anne Frank, and operational support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $121,800. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $70,250, with a median of $4,750.
The largest grant was $70,250 to Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities in Davenport, Iowa, for camp scholarships, programs and services, Violins of Hope, and operational support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Congregation Beth Israel in Rock Island, Illinois, for a pledge installment and Temple Emanuel in Davenport, Iowa, for a pledge installment; $5,000 to Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association for Violins of Hope; and $5,000 to Holocaust Education Committee for education outreach and materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Weinstein as President, Lori Lefstein as Vice President, Anne Ney and Jenny Kitsis as Directors, Gary Rowe as Executive Director, and Steve Andich as Secretary.
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc is led by Richard Weinstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Weinstein
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rowe
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ney
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Kitsis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lefstein
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Andich
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Geenen (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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 Rauch Family Foundation II Inc
How much does Rauch Family Foundation II Inc give each year?
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc gave $122K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 12 grants.
What is Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's typical grant size?
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,750, and its average grant was $10,150, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rauch Family Foundation II Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rauch Family Foundation II Inc give grants?
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Davenport, IA (4 grants) and Moline, IL (2 grants).
Does Rauch Family Foundation II Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's largest grantees?
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of the Quad Citie ($70,250), Congregation Beth Israel ($10,000) and Temple Emanuel ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rauch Family Foundation II Inc?
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rauch Family Foundation II Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated restriction is funding exclusively for programs and projects for the enhancement of Judaism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rauch Family Foundation II Inc?
Submit a letter with all pertinent information for the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's EIN?
Rauch Family Foundation II Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3570748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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