Rouse-Bottom Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport News, Virginia · EIN 54-1521527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$225K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $7,500.
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
17% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | Tasley, VA | General support | $17,500 |
| Virginia Peninsula Foodbank | Hampton, VA | General support | $17,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Edmarc Hospice for Children | Portsmouth, VA | General support | $12,000 |
| Virginia Living Museum | Newport News, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | General support | $9,000 |
| Hospice House of Hampton Roads | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $8,000 |
| Office of W&m University Advancement | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $8,000 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | Norfolk, VA | General support | $7,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Va Chapter | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $7,000 |
| Pamunkey Indian Museum | King William, VA | General support | $7,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $6,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Virginia Peninsula | Newport News, VA | General support | $6,000 |
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Norfolk, VA | General support | $6,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | General support | $6,000 |
| Hampton Arts Foundation | Hampton, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Mariners Museum and Park | Newport News, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | Topeka, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Uso of Hampton Roads | Fort Myer, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Virginia Youth Sailing | Fort Monroe, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Whro Fm and Tv | Norfolk, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Force Blue Inc | Mt Pleasant, SC | General support | $4,400 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Flemington, NJ | General support | $4,400 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $4,400 |
| Friends of Gloucester Library | Gloucester, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Omohundro Institute | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Preservation Virginia | Richmond, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Earl Gregg Swem Library | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Fort Monroe Foundation | Fort Monroe, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| The Watermen's Museum | Yorktown, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Hampton History Museum Association Inc | Hampton, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Virginia Opera | Norfolk, VA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,200 | 35 |
| 2024 | $175,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622519349101402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1521527
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.