Rouse Family Foundation Inc
Rouse Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $109K.
Rouse Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rouse Family Foundation Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $106,301
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% 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 Rouse Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Founda ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rouse Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $150K (2024) to $320K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Founda Lexington, KY | General Operating | $150,000 |
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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 | $106,301 | $111,345 | $154,961 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $109,265 | $13,178 |
| 2023 | $149,917 | $143,827 | $225,377 | $220,000 | 1 | $220,000 | $140,967 | $19,619 |
| 2022 | $231,467 | $132,834 | $206,272 | $200,000 | 1 | $200,000 | $128,250 | $29,171 |
| 2021 | $305,026 | $161,761 | $333,958 | $320,000 | 1 | $320,000 | $152,575 | $43,000 |
| 2020 | $477,223 | $136,974 | $304,078 | $300,000 | 1 | — | $133,711 | $41,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rouse Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rouse Family Foundation Inc is led by William Rouse III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Rouse III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hunter Kessinger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert W. Rouse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Rouse Family Foundation Inc
How much does Rouse Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Rouse Family Foundation Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 1 grant.
How large is Rouse Family Foundation Inc?
Rouse Family Foundation Inc reported $106K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Rouse Family Foundation Inc operate?
Rouse Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Rouse Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rouse Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8796783. 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
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