The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. It makes cash and noncash contributions to preselected charitable organizations and reported 23 grants totaling $1,809,227 in 2024.
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Maine. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,809,227
- +230.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,662
- +230.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $729,908
- +269.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11790 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: (301) 299-2225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Desert 365 ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 105 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Maine (70%) and Maryland (22%), followed by Virginia (7%) and Washington, D.C. (1%). Ohio accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $547K (2023) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Desert 365 N E Harbor, ME | General Support | $1,209,656 |
| Norwood School Bethesda, MD | Educational Support | $329,232 |
| The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Ashburn, VA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Congregation Beth El Montgomery County MD Bethesda, MD | General Support | $56,000 |
| Great and Small Boyds, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Maret School Inc Washington, DC | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| Mt Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mt Desert Nursing Association N E Harbor, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc Bar Harbor, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Magen David Sephardic Congregation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $729,908 | $2,532,631 | $1,816,570 | $1,809,227 | 23 | $1,811,842 | $826,812 | $13,519 |
| 2023 | $197,469 | $648,240 | $547,300 | $547,236 | 23 | $547,300 | $81,547 | $11,831 |
| 2022 | $234,507 | $3,220,637 | $3,224,830 | $3,224,574 | 20 | $3,224,830 | $102,936 | $12,536 |
| 2021 | $298,528 | $1,285,937 | $1,350,023 | $1,350,011 | 20 | $1,350,023 | $26 | $15,409 |
| 2020 | $331,382 | $2,011,403 | $1,758,422 | $1,757,398 | 19 | — | $197,113 | $13,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied activities. Mount Desert 365 describes its work as preserving and increasing the supply of affordable workforce housing for year-round residents and promoting commercial-area revitalization. Norwood School says its child-centered program encourages confident, compassionate, independent, and creative thinkers. The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation says its mission is to make a positive and measurable impact in the lives of children in its community.
Other 2024 recipients include Mount Desert Island Hospital, whose stated mission is to provide compassionate care and strengthen community health; Great and Small, which provides equine-assisted activities and therapies for people with disabilities; and Northeast Harbor Library, which serves communities seeking information, enlightenment, and the pleasures of intellectual life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $1,809,227. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $1,209,656, with a median grant of $5,000. In 2023, it awarded 23 grants totaling $547,236. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $1.8 million.
The largest 2024 grants were $1,209,656 to Mount Desert 365 for general support, $329,232 to Norwood School for educational support, and $125,000 to The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation for general support. Other listed grants included $56,000 to Congregation Beth El Montgomery County MD and $10,000 each to Great and Small, Maret School, Mount Desert Island Hospital, Mount Desert Nursing Association, and Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mitchell P Rales as chairman/director; Matthew J Rales and Amanda F Rales as vice presidents; C Scott Brannan as president; and Rachel L S Plumley as secretary/treasurer.
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation is led by C. Scott Brannan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Scott Brannan
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell P. Rales
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda F. Rales
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Rales
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel L. S. Plumley
Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation
How much does The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation give each year?
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $547K across 23 grants.
What is The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $78,662, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation give grants?
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were N E Harbor, ME (3 grants), Bar Harbor, ME (3 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Seal Harbor, ME (2 grants).
Does The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Desert 365 ($1,209,656), Norwood School ($329,232) and The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation?
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation reported $730K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied activities. Mount Desert 365 describes its work as preserving and increasing the supply of affordable workforce housing for year-round residents and promoting commercial-area revitalization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1739159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mitchell P Rales Family 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.
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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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