The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Eldersburg, Maryland. It reported 23 grants totaling $368,015 in 2024; the listed grants include support for religious organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc gave $368K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Maryland. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $368,015
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,001
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $252,827
- -22.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (79% 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 Rachuba Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Theresa R Leatherbury. The foundation has no formal application; all requests will be considered. The filing states that there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it has no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it has no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Theresa R Leatherbury
Mailing address: 946-A Marimich Court, Eldersburg, MD 21784
Phone: (410) 781-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Freres Franciscains Conventuals ($190K). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 107 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 8% to Florida, 5% to North Carolina, 4% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) 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 $7K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% 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 $125K (2020) to $368K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freres Franciscains Conventuals Ellicott City, MD | Charitable Purposes | $190,000 |
| Shrine of St Anthony Ellicott City, MD | Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| St Francis Assisi Mission Fulton, MD | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Sister of Christ Shelby, NC | Charitable Purposes | $17,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore-Retired Priest Fund Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Hands Together of the Palm Beaches Inc Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Mount St Joseph's College Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Angels Province of the Franciscan Friars Chicopee, MA | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Edmond Catholic Church Lafayette, LA | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Paul of the Cross North Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,827 | $300,000 | $376,025 | $368,015 | 23 | $368,015 | $10,911 |
| 2023 | $327,268 | $400,000 | $331,081 | $324,500 | 26 | $324,500 | $13,886 |
| 2022 | $260,768 | $300,000 | $301,279 | $291,500 | 23 | $291,500 | $11,497 |
| 2021 | $257,047 | $300,000 | $258,295 | $257,475 | 19 | $257,475 | $9,381 |
| 2020 | $215,342 | $200,000 | $125,391 | $124,650 | 16 | — | $7,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supported in 2024: Little Sisters of the Poor described its work as providing nursing and residential care for needy elderly people; There Goes My Hero described support for blood cancer patients and their families; and MMHA Service Training Academy described free career training and certifications for people seeking work in multifamily housing. Other recipients included Lebanon Valley College and Move For Hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $368,015. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $190,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $190,000 to Freres Franciscains Conventuals, $35,000 to Shrine of St Anthony, $20,000 to St Francis Assisi Mission, and $17,000 to Sister of Christ. Each was listed for “charitable purposes.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it has no formal application and that all requests will be considered. It also states that awards have no restrictions or limitations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Theresa R Leatherbury as president, Diane T Rachuba as vice president, and L Ray Rachuba as treasurer.
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc is led by Theresa R. Leatherbury, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theresa R. Leatherbury
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane T. Rachuba
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L. Ray Rachuba
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher L. Rachuba (2020) — Secretary
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 Rachuba Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc gave $368K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $325K across 26 grants.
What is The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,001, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants), Ellicott City, MD (2 grants) and North Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Freres Franciscains Conventuals ($190,000), Shrine of St Anthony ($35,000) and St Francis Assisi Mission ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc?
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc reported $253K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $368K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc?
Contact Theresa R Leatherbury. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0472269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rachuba-family-foundation-inc-morg_a28b5121fb4a4157b3703015c2747b89
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