Rector Family Foundation
Rector Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $357K. Net investment income was $774K.
Rector Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rector Family Foundation gave $357K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $356,500
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,929
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,445,981
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rector Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Rouj Corporation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $357K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 28 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rector Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $357K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $357K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Rouj Corporation Zionsville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, IN | Above and Beyond Building Fund | $75,000 |
| Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the Un Huntersville, NC | Funds to Support local Church's and families effected by Hurricane Helene | $75,000 |
| Chris Center Inc Carmel, IN | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Grass Roots-from the People for the People Inc Pewaukee, WI | Funds for Construction of Angel House Primary School | $30,000 |
| Holliday Park Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Holliday Park Playground | $25,000 |
| Love Lucas Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 | $7,445,981 | $2,019,470 | $460,281 | $356,500 | 7 | $447,842 | $773,704 | $304,008 |
| 2023 | $5,886,792 | $1,512,073 | $285,392 | $201,500 | 7 | $283,193 | $545,706 | $217,660 |
| 2022 | $4,662,218 | $76,250 | $267,434 | $192,000 | 5 | $266,034 | $76,250 | $227,031 |
| 2021 | $4,853,402 | $2,623,047 | $231,151 | $160,232 | 8 | $229,631 | $123,047 | $178,329 |
| 2020 | $2,459,399 | $78,351 | $70,692 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $78,351 | $120,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rector Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rector Family Foundation is led by Curtis Rector, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis Rector
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Sambyal
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $56K (2024)
Aaron Rector
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Rector
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Rector
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Rector
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Sambyal
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $56K, to Anne Sambyal (Dir, Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Rector Family Foundation
How much does Rector Family Foundation give each year?
Rector Family Foundation gave $357K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $202K across 7 grants.
What is Rector Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rector Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,929, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rector Family Foundation give grants?
Rector Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Wisconsin (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Rector Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Rector Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rector Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rector Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Project Rouj Corporation ($100,000), Holy Cross Lutheran Church ($75,000) and Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the Un ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rector Family Foundation?
Rector Family Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Rector Family Foundation's EIN?
Rector Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3743765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Rector Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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