The Rauch Foundation Inc
The Rauch Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation incorporated in 1960 and based in Woodstock, Vermont. Since 1961, the foundation has taken an entrepreneurial approach to promoting change by investing in areas where it can have fundamental, positive impacts. The foundation operates with a comprehensive approach to problem-solving that extends beyond traditional grantmaking to include significant research and communications efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.1M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+27.2% YoY
Grant Count
71
+69.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission encompasses three primary areas:
Early Childhood Development: Promote positive outcomes for young children, ages newborn to 6, with particular focus on those with a disadvantaged socio-economic start. The foundation prioritizes support for programs that facilitate systemic change for these children and their families.
Environmental Protection: Protect the environment and improve the quality of life on Long Island, New York, and in Maryland.
Organizational Effectiveness: Strengthen the organizational effectiveness of nonprofit institutions working on these issues through capacity building and leadership development.
Current program areas also include:
- Global Food Systems
- Financial Literacy
- Education
- Community and economic development
- Human services
- Family services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
**: $250 to $200,000
Average Grant
amounts vary by program type, ranging from approximately $5,619 to $94,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its work in the places where Rauch family members have lived and worked, with primary emphasis on:
- Long Island, New York
- Maryland
The foundation also supports projects across various cities and states, including major urban areas like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as funding initiatives in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024 Tax Year:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37.1–$37.2 million |
| Total Revenue | $877,755 |
| Total Expenses | $2.1–$2.6 million |
| Total Giving | $1.2–$1.7 million |
| Total Liabilities | $1,150 |
Revenue Sources: Investment income and dividends comprise a significant portion of revenue (approximately $615,368 in 2023).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,111,713 | $37,213,366 | $38,464,948 |
| Revenue | $2,501,873 | $877,755 | $-2,649,789 |
| Expenses | $2,604,223 | $2,126,917 | $2,311,369 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,115,432 | $1,692,784 | $1,705,327 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,016,113 | $513,622 | $38,549 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,661,175 | $2,313,899 | $2,222,900 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Rauch Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Nancy Rauch Douzinas – Chair
- Eva Douzinas – President (40 hours/week, unpaid)
- Ruth F Douzinas – Vice President
- Patricia Schaefer – Managing Director ($195,000 compensation)
- Woody George Frank – Treasurer
- Lance E Lindblom – Board Member
- Cynthia McVay – Board Member
- Thomas Rogers – Board Member
- John Treiber – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVA DOUZINAS | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| RUTH F DOUZINAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NANCY RAUCH DOUZINAS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WOODY GEORGE FRANK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LANCE E LINDBLOM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA MCVAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN TREIBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced the coming launch of the **Poseidon Project** in 2026, described as a hub for independent research and diverse content on industrial-scale, carnivorous fish farming. The Poseidon Project will provide consumers, policymakers, and investors with evidence-based information to make informed decisions about the sector and industry.
Project Boon Receives Generous Donation from The Rauch Family FoundationA forthcoming book by Nancy Rauch Douzinas, titled *New Ways of Working Together: A Role for Philanthropy*, tells the family history behind the Foundation and how the values and strategies honed in the family's successful business ventures informed the Foundation's collaborative, cross-sector philanthropy approach. The book is scheduled for release in 2026.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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