The Mitchell P Rales Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPotomac, Maryland · EIN 54-1739159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$285K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$471K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth El Montgomery County Md | Bethesda, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Inspire Access | Potomac, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Great and Small | Boyds, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Mt Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Language Arts | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Towson, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Bar Harbor, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Historical Society | Mt Desert, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Mt Desert Land & Garden Preserve | Seal Harbor, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Northeast Harbor, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| The Viva School of Dance | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | N E Harbor, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Marietta Mentoring for Leadership | Marietta, GA | General support | $2,500 |
| Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance | Rockville, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Mount Desert Police Association | Mount Desert, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society | Seal Harbor, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| The Neighborhood House | Northeast Harbor, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Islesford Boatworks | Islesford, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Desert Island Biological Laboratory | Bar Harbor, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Desert Nursing Association | N E Harbor, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Sephardic Temple Congregation Emeth Ve'shalom | Cedarhurst, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Hancock County | Trenton, ME | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $285,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,809,227 | 23 |
| 2023 | $547,236 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622449349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1739159
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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