Rumsfeld Foundation
The Rumsfeld Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2007 by Donald and Joyce Rumsfeld. It supports leadership, public service, and free political and economic systems through its Graduate Fellowship and CAMCA Fellowship programs and related grants.
Rumsfeld Foundation at a glance
In short: Rumsfeld Foundation gave $604K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $603,737
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,562
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $419,598
- -72.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (87% 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 Rumsfeld Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Graduate Fellowship students must be nominated and may not apply directly. For information on applying to the CAMCA Fellowship, the Foundation directs prospective applicants to the program.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Ra Llc 180 N Stetson 2550, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 609-1100
Website: https://rumsfeldfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rumsfeld Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY Council ($355K). Together the top 6 received $509K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($94,683), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 205 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation identifies Public Service and Greater Central Asia as its focus areas. Its CAMCA Fellowship serves rising leaders from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus, and Afghanistan. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C.; the remaining reported shares went to recipients in Texas (6%), Virginia (2%), Indiana (2%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rumsfeld Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). 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 $539K (2020) to $727K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $604K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY Council WAshington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $355,085 |
| Camca Group Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $127,000 |
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $94,683 |
| The Institute of World Politics Washington, DC | Education tuition | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Education tuition | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Education tuition | $5,536 |
| Texas A&M University Austin, TX | Education tuition | $1,433 |
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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 | $419,598 | $464,988 | $1,561,147 | $603,737 | 28 | $1,320,828 | $123,706 | $56,034 |
| 2023 | $1,515,771 | $325,692 | $1,619,286 | $601,201 | 34 | $1,394,461 | — | $116,183 |
| 2022 | $2,809,399 | $1,149,672 | $1,854,429 | $727,103 | 38 | $1,559,639 | $1,681,961 | $166,616 |
| 2021 | $3,514,378 | $512,160 | $1,393,912 | $633,879 | 52 | $1,173,279 | $147,759 | $270,209 |
| 2020 | $4,395,910 | $545,085 | $1,157,716 | $539,477 | 53 | — | $245,444 | $257,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rumsfeld Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 mission is to encourage leadership, public service, and free political and economic systems at home and abroad. Its focus areas are Public Service and Greater Central Asia.
Its Graduate Fellowship provides financial assistance to selected graduate-level scholars who demonstrate leadership and moral character and aspire to public-service careers. The CAMCA Fellowship brings rising leaders from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus, and Afghanistan to the United States for an intensive exchange intended to foster connections and regional cooperation.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations and education expenses. Among the grantees, the American Foreign Policy Council describes its mission as bringing information to people who make or influence U.S. national security and foreign policy and facilitating dialogue with counterparts abroad. CAMCA Group Inc. says it works to advance regional cooperation across the CAMCA countries and support the CAMCA Regional Forum and other initiatives. The Institute of World Politics describes itself as a graduate school focused on national security, intelligence, and international affairs. Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world; Georgetown University describes its founding principles as including sustained discourse across faiths, cultures, and beliefs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 28 grants totaling $603,737. Grant amounts ranged from $183 to $355,085, with a median of $4,500. The largest grants were $355,085 to the American Foreign Policy Council and $127,000 to CAMCA Group Inc.; both were listed as unrestricted charitable gifts. Other notable grants included $10,000 to the Institute of World Politics, $10,000 to Johns Hopkins University, and $5,536 to Georgetown University, each listed for education tuition. Individual education stipends were also reported.
The Foundation states that Graduate Fellowship candidates are nominated by program advisers; students may not apply directly, and outside applications are not accepted. For the CAMCA Fellowship, the Foundation directs prospective applicants to contact the program. The Foundation also states that it no longer provides grants to military and veterans charities as of January 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Victoria Clarke as president, Stephen A. Cambone as vice president and treasurer, Lawrence Di Rita as secretary, and Edward G. Biester Jr. as director.
Rumsfeld Foundation is led by Victoria Clarke, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Clarke
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
$25K (2021) → $25K (2024)
Edward G. Biester Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence Di Rita
Secretary
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Cambone
Vice President & Treasurer
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald H. Rumsfeld (2020–2021) — Former President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 $25K, to Victoria Clarke (President).
Frequently asked questions about Rumsfeld Foundation
How much does Rumsfeld Foundation give each year?
Rumsfeld Foundation gave $604K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $601K across 34 grants.
What is Rumsfeld Foundation's typical grant size?
Rumsfeld Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $21,562, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rumsfeld Foundation give grants?
Rumsfeld Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Rumsfeld Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Rumsfeld Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Stipend" (21 grants) and "Education tuition" (5 grants).
Who are Rumsfeld Foundation's largest grantees?
Rumsfeld Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY Council ($355,085), Camca Group Inc ($127,000) and The Institute of World Politics ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($94,683), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rumsfeld Foundation?
Rumsfeld Foundation reported $420K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rumsfeld Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to encourage leadership, public service, and free political and economic systems at home and abroad. Its focus areas are Public Service and Greater Central Asia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rumsfeld Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rumsfeld Foundation's EIN?
Rumsfeld Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0580915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rumsfeld 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.
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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