The Rouben & Violet Foundation
The Rouben & Violet Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $294K. Net investment income was $198K.
The Rouben & Violet Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rouben & Violet Foundation gave $294K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,500
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,700
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,365,413
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Rouben & Violet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Delaware Botanical Gardens ($150K). Together the top 5 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 22 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rouben & Violet Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2023) to $374K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Botanical Gardens Dagsboro, DE | Restricted | $150,000 |
| Hospice for Children Lutherville, MD | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ulman Foundation Baltimore, MD | Restricted | $25,000 |
| McDonogh School McDonogh DCHOOL Owings Mills, MD | Restricted | $18,000 |
| Baltimore Humane Society Reisterstown, MD | Restricted | $500 |
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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 | $13,365,413 | $1,674,677 | $827,113 | $293,500 | 5 | $450,793 | $198,223 | $734,242 |
| 2023 | $12,517,849 | $453,500 | $783,863 | $238,699 | 5 | $783,863 | $91,185 | — |
| 2022 | $12,848,212 | $-69,876 | $783,340 | $265,000 | 3 | $783,340 | — | $698,783 |
| 2021 | $13,701,428 | $480,892 | $825,960 | $250,000 | 4 | $794,878 | — | $476,026 |
| 2020 | $14,046,496 | $511,965 | $927,535 | $373,500 | 5 | — | $45,170 | $737,043 |
| 2019 | $14,477,066 | $962,211 | $932,683 | $339,000 | 5 | — | $464,486 | $774,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rouben & Violet Foundation reported a distributable amount of $734K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rouben & Violet Foundation is led by Richard Hoffman, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Rouben & Violet Foundation
How much does The Rouben & Violet Foundation give each year?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation gave $294K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $239K across 5 grants.
What is The Rouben & Violet Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $58,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rouben & Violet Foundation give grants?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (49%).
Does The Rouben & Violet Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Rouben & Violet Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted" (4 grants).
Who are The Rouben & Violet Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Delaware Botanical Gardens ($150,000), Hospice for Children ($100,000) and Ulman Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rouben & Violet Foundation?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $734K (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 is The Rouben & Violet Foundation?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Towson, MD. It holds $13.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Rouben & Violet Foundation's EIN?
The Rouben & Violet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1027441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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