Rather Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 84-1996035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $28,425.
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
79% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | To provide general support | $885,500 |
| Domus Foundation | Stamford, CT | To provide general support | $325,400 |
| New York Prysbyterian | New York, NY | To provide general support | $250,000 |
| Foundations in Education | Bridgeport, CT | To provide general support | $55,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral | Bridgeport, CT | To provide general support | $38,650 |
| Inner City Foundation | New York, NY | To provide general support | $32,800 |
| St Joseph Parenting Center | Stamford, CT | To provide general support | $28,425 |
| St Joseph High School | Trumbull, CT | To provide general support | $26,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | San Antonio, TX | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Heights-Bc | Los Vegas, NV | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Roundtable | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Flynn Foundation | Westerly, RI | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Grocery | New York, NY | To provide general support | $2,500 |
| Pan Am Challenge | Needham, MA | To provide general support | $1,750 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | To provide general support | $1,000 |
| Expendionary School | Ludlow, VT | To provide general support | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | To provide general support | $660 |
| Ken Daly Scholarship | Sparkill, NY | To provide general support | $500 |
| Bishops Appeal | Uniontown, OH | To provide general support | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $350 |
| Alpha Sigma Nu | Milwaukee, WI | To provide general support | $250 |
| Mashpee Scholarship Foundation | Mashpee, MA | To provide general support | $250 |
| Cape May Fund | Baltimore, MD | To provide general support | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | To provide general support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,675,885 | 24 |
| 2024 | $1,775,570 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,702,755 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1996035
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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