Rast Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 81-0723895 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.8M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$107.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $205,058.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
68% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church | Potomac, MD | The campaign for our lady of mercy | $2,012,283 |
| Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Church | Hyattsville, MD | General contribution | $1,507,014 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey | Washington, DC | Building the future campaign | $700,287 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | San Fransisco, CA | General contribution | $600,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | Albany, NY | General contribution | $505,016 |
| Padua Academy | Wilmington, DE | Cafetorium project | $205,058 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | San Rafael, CA | General contribution | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Give to live global gala | $50,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Alumni fund - mental health | $50,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Dean's discretionary fund | $30,000 |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | Rockville, MD | 2024 raise the paddle gala | $25,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | Rockville, MD | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Charlie Wellman Memorial Fund | Fernandina Beach, FL | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Delaware Hospice Inc | Newark, DE | In memory of james P. mcfadden | $5,000 |
| Mercy Health Clinic | Gaithersburg, MD | Annual golf classic - montgomery county | $5,000 |
| Primary Day School Inc | Bethesda, MD | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | Rockville, MD | Golf & pickball tournament | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey | Washington, DC | Building the future campaign | $2,420 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,814,578 | 22 |
| 2023 | $2,826,765 | 20 |
| 2022 | $4,227,443 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622249349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0723895
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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