Rackham Foundation Limited
Invitation OnlyLeesburg, Virginia · EIN 27-2372725 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$161K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sheffield in America | Seattle, WA | Scholarship program | $72,500 |
| Resolution Systems Institute | Chicago, IL | Mediation behavior analysis research | $54,789 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | IS | General support | $5,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $3,600 |
| Blue Swallow Farm Foundation | Leesburg, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| American College of Construction Lawyers Foundation | Austin, TX | Educational research | $2,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Educational research | $1,800 |
| Inova Health Foundation | Falls Church, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Mpt | Owings Mills, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Repro Rising Virginia Foundation (Pro Choice Virginia) | Alexandria, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Washington, DC | General support | $250 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $204 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,143 | 16 |
| 2024 | $207,463 | 12 |
| 2023 | $261,886 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620729349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2372725
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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