The Rauch Foundation Inc
The Rauch Foundation Inc is a family foundation based in Woodstock, Vermont. Since 1961, it has taken an entrepreneurial approach to promoting change, and its current priorities are research into global food systems and supporting schools’ delivery of financial literacy programs for students.
The Rauch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rauch Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,211,082
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +69.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,057
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $37,111,713
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 The Rauch Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Organizations may send information about programs or initiatives that fit its priorities; those invited to submit proposals may do so through its online portal.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 626, Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: (857) 255-2038
Website: https://rauchfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Rauch Foundation Inc
Who The Rauch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Long Island Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $743K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 153 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s current food-systems research includes work in Poros, Greece. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple locations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to New York (49%), followed by Washington, DC (13%), Vermont (9%), Massachusetts (9%), and recipients whose state was not identified (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rauch Foundation Inc gives
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $101K (2021) to $6.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Long Island Inc Glen Cove, NY | Children & Family | $200,000 |
| Outlaw Ocean Project Washington, DC | Global Food Systems | $100,000 |
| Grace Institute of New York Inc New York, NY | Venture Grants | $75,000 |
| Champlain College Inc Burlington, VT | Financial Literacy | $60,000 |
| Katheti Greece Civil Non-Profit Company (Katheti) | Venture Grants | $57,834 |
| The Ocean Foundation Washington, DC | Global Food Systems | $50,000 |
| Bank Street College New York, NY | Discretionary Grants | $50,000 |
| New York Community Trust New York, NY | Venture Grants | $50,000 |
| Next Gen Personal Finance Burlingame, CA | Financial Literacy Grant | $50,000 |
| North American Marine Alliance Gloucester, MA | Global Food Systems Grants | $50,000 |
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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 | $37,111,713 | $2,501,873 | $2,604,223 | $1,211,082 | 71 | $2,115,432 | $2,016,113 | $2,661,175 |
| 2023 | $37,213,366 | $877,755 | $2,126,917 | $952,091 | 42 | $1,692,784 | $513,622 | $2,313,899 |
| 2022 | $38,464,948 | $-2,649,789 | $2,311,369 | $1,027,750 | 34 | $1,705,327 | $38,549 | $2,222,900 |
| 2021 | $43,424,866 | $1,299,355 | $317,802 | $100,600 | 5 | $154,278 | $1,122,456 | $213,291 |
| 2020 | $64,654,045 | $7,676,886 | $7,767,961 | $6,180,218 | 1 | — | $7,114,618 | $4,315,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rauch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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 two stated priorities are promoting a healthy planet through research into global food systems, and promoting students’ financial preparedness by supporting school-based financial literacy programs. Its food-systems work examines connections between food and the systems involved in financing, sourcing, production, and delivery. The foundation describes its research on industrial fish farming in Poros, Greece, as a case study intended to inform work in other regions.
The foundation’s financial literacy vision is for every U.S. high school graduate to leave school with skills to navigate financial challenges. It frames access to those skills as an equity issue.
Examples of supported organizations include the Grace Institute of New York, which says it empowers underserved women to achieve employment and economic self-sufficiency; Champlain College, which describes itself as providing career-focused higher education; and Next Gen Personal Finance, which received a 2024 grant designated for financial literacy. In the environmental and food-systems area, the North American Marine Alliance describes its work as building a movement for healthy fisheries and fishing communities, while The Ocean Foundation says its mission is to improve global ocean health, climate resilience, and the blue economy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $1,211,082. Grants ranged from $750 to $200,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $200,000 to YMCA of Long Island for children and family work; $100,000 to the Outlaw Ocean Project for global food systems; $75,000 to Grace Institute of New York for venture grants; and $60,000 to Champlain College for financial literacy. Other grants included $57,834 to Katheti Greece Civil Non-Profit Company for venture grants, $50,000 each to The Ocean Foundation and North American Marine Alliance for global food systems, and $50,000 to Next Gen Personal Finance for financial literacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eva Douzinas as president, Ruth F Douzinas as vice president, and Nancy Rauch Douzinas as chair. It also lists Woody George Frank as treasurer and Lance E Lindblom, Cynthia McVay, Thomas Rogers, and John Treiber as board members. The foundation states that Eva and Ruth Douzinas took on the president and vice president roles in 2023 as Nancy Rauch Douzinas retired from the presidency.
The Rauch Foundation Inc is led by Eva Douzinas, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eva Douzinas
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Rauch Douzinas
Chair
Board Member → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$47K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lance E. Lindblom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth F. Douzinas
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Treiber
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Rogers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia McVay
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Woody George Frank
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: George W. Frank (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Wenzel (2020–2022) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Lisa Mars (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Rauch (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eva Veson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Bailey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Philip J. Rauch (2020) — Board Member
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $16K, to Nancy Rauch Douzinas (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about The Rauch Foundation Inc
How much does The Rauch Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rauch Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $952K across 42 grants.
What is The Rauch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rauch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,057, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rauch Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rauch Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Vermont (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Woodstock, VT (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Rauch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on The Rauch Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Board Designated Grants" (20 grants), "Global Food Systems Grants" (15 grants) and "Vermont Related Grants" (13 grants).
Who are The Rauch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rauch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Long Island Inc ($200,000), Outlaw Ocean Project ($100,000) and Grace Institute of New York Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rauch Foundation Inc?
The Rauch Foundation Inc reported $37.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Rauch Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s two stated priorities are promoting a healthy planet through research into global food systems, and promoting students’ financial preparedness by supporting school-based financial literacy programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rauch Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rauch Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rauch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2001717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rauch Foundation Inc 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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