The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 filing lists grants supporting organizations and programs in areas including college scholarships, healthcare, medical programs, community needs, women, hunger relief, mental health, and the arts.
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), top state Virginia. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,512,845
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,514
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,752,444
- +26.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9119 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (240) 498-3104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horatio Alger Association ($700K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 108 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 30% to the District of Columbia, and 20% to Maryland. New York and Arizona each accounted for less than 1% based on the reported rounded shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2021) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Association Alexandria, VA | Support for College Scholarships for Low-Income Youth | $700,000 |
| Medstar Health Columbia, MD | Support for an Integrated Healthcare System | $260,000 |
| Children's National Medical Center Washington, DC | Support for Medical Programs | $150,000 |
| Federal City Council Washington, DC | Support for the Community | $100,000 |
| National Museum of Women Washington, DC | Support for Women | $100,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $35,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | To Support the Fight Against Hunger | $20,000 |
| Child Mind Institute New York, NY | Support for Mental Health for Children | $20,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Owings Mills, MD | Support of programs for those affected by leukemia and lymphoma | $20,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Support for the Arts | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,752,444 | $5,558,264 | $1,554,824 | $1,512,845 | 25 | $1,512,845 | $436,045 | $148,395 |
| 2024 | $2,973,857 | $1,340,891 | $1,345,138 | $1,312,040 | 25 | $1,312,040 | $328,530 | $68,517 |
| 2023 | $3,166,006 | $3,069,728 | $1,073,614 | $1,064,614 | 25 | $1,064,614 | $476,661 | $65,141 |
| 2022 | $1,170,849 | $792,432 | $1,182,002 | $1,170,555 | 20 | $1,170,555 | $173,859 | $68,865 |
| 2021 | $1,560,444 | $200,838 | $176,972 | $148,358 | 13 | $148,358 | $105,526 | $79,658 |
| 2020 | $1,536,520 | $1,133,992 | $312,800 | $306,358 | 16 | — | $634,632 | $24,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for low-income youth college scholarships, healthcare and medical programs, community and poverty-related services, hunger relief, children’s mental health, and the arts.
The grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Federal City Council says it focuses Washington, DC, business and civic leaders’ resources on the city’s challenges and opportunities. The Capital Area Food Bank describes its mission as creating more equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. The Child Mind Institute says it works to help children and families affected by mental health and learning disorders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,512,845. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $700,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported awards included $700,000 to the Horatio Alger Association for college scholarships for low-income youth; $260,000 to MedStar Health for an integrated healthcare system; $150,000 to Children’s National Medical Center for medical programs; and $100,000 each to the Federal City Council for community support and the National Museum of Women for support for women. Other awards included $35,000 to Georgetown University for general support, $20,000 to the Capital Area Food Bank to support the fight against hunger, and $20,000 to the Child Mind Institute for children’s mental health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Rabbitt as director and president; John Whalen as director and secretary-treasurer; and Lauren Rabbitt Aiello and Ashleigh Rabbitt Sekoski as directors.
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation is led by Linda Rabbitt, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Rabbitt
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Rabbitt Sekoski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Whalen
Director & Secretary-Treasu
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Rabbitt Aiello
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation
How much does The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation give each year?
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 25 grants.
What is The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $60,514, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation give grants?
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and Maryland (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants).
Does The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for Educational Activities" (3 grants).
Who are The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Horatio Alger Association ($700,000), Medstar Health ($260,000) and Children's National Medical Center ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation?
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for low-income youth college scholarships, healthcare and medical programs, community and poverty-related services, hunger relief, children’s mental health, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1645192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rabbitt Whalen 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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