The George and Beverly Rawlings
The George and Beverly Rawlings is a private foundation, based in Lagrange, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $516.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $24.0M. Net investment income was $12.1M.
The George and Beverly Rawlings at a glance
In short: The George and Beverly Rawlings gave $24.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $12.0M), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,000,000
- Median grant
- $12,000,000
- Total assets
- $516,394,160
- +1748077.5% 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 The George and Beverly Rawlings funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Rawlings Foundation Inc ($23.0M). Together the top 2 received $24.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The George and Beverly Rawlings gives
- In 2024 it paid out 132% 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
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $24.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rawlings Foundation Inc Lagrange, KY | The foundation's mission is to promote the spiritual, emotional, and physical growth of young people through the establishment and operation of christian camps in less developed regions of the world, partnered with the missionary outreach of christian churches. Also, the foundation provides support to local churches in the areas surrounding the evangelical youth camp operations, including but not limited to operation and funding of bible seminaries, training programs and conferences for pastors, and creation of church planting ministries. The foundation's operations are currently focused in central and South America, africa and asia. | $23,000,000 |
| The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc Crestwood, KY | To provide permanent shelter and ongoing rehabilitative and medical care to various farm animals that have not been properly cared for and to operate pastures and barns in furtherance of that care. | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $516,394,160 | $543,702,980 | $25,570,958 | $24,000,000 | 2 | $24,008,521 | $12,141,640 | $18,241,157 |
| 2023 | $29,539 | — | $10,408 | — | — | $10,408 | — | $1,455 |
| 2022 | $37,082 | — | $4,426 | — | — | $4,426 | — | $1,826 |
| 2021 | $41,508 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $2,044 |
| 2020 | $41,508 | $100,000 | $58,492 | — | — | — | — | $1,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Beverly Rawlings reported a distributable amount of $18.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Beverly Rawlings is led by Rosendo Usandizaga, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosendo Usandizaga
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Barrens
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly S. Rawlings
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Stone
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monte Koch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kandy Kirchner
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George R Rawlings (2020–2022) — Director & Chairperson
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 The George and Beverly Rawlings
How much does The George and Beverly Rawlings give each year?
The George and Beverly Rawlings gave $24.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George and Beverly Rawlings?
The George and Beverly Rawlings reported $516.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The George and Beverly Rawlings operate?
The George and Beverly Rawlings has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The George and Beverly Rawlings's EIN?
The George and Beverly Rawlings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3892154. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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