The Rouse Foundation
The Rouse Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carrollton, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $405K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Rouse Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rouse Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- +122.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +566.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $405,396
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rouse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MG Foundation International Group ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Rouse Foundation gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 404% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450 (2023) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MG Foundation International Group Carrollton, GA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $405,396 | $179,852 | $447,962 | $1,000 | 1 | $117,739 | $29,134 |
| 2023 | $696,463 | $745,154 | $157,129 | $450 | 3 | $65,370 | $10,701 |
| 2022 | $111,233 | $209,905 | $148,125 | $17,858 | 13 | $66,850 | $5,136 |
| 2021 | $48,841 | $185,177 | $178,018 | $16,781 | 10 | $96,555 | $2,531 |
| 2020 | $45,402 | $83,707 | $86,033 | $5,700 | 4 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rouse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rouse Foundation is led by Charlie Rouse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlie Rouse
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Haywood-Rouse
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Ayers
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Wright
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Camaray Rouse (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Chaturia Rouse (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ursula Phillips (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Deidre Fouse (2020) — Vice Presdient
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 Rouse Foundation
How much does The Rouse Foundation give each year?
The Rouse Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450 across 3 grants.
How large is The Rouse Foundation?
The Rouse Foundation reported $405K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Rouse Foundation operate?
The Rouse Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is The Rouse Foundation's EIN?
The Rouse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4698448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Rouse Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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