The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 83-1645192 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
84% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | Support for college scholarships for low-income youth | $700,000 |
| Medstar Health | Columbia, MD | Support for an integrated healthcare system | $260,000 |
| Children's National Medical Center | Washington, DC | Support for medical programs | $150,000 |
| Federal City Council | Washington, DC | Support for the community | $100,000 |
| National Museum of Women | Washington, DC | Support for women | $100,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General support | $35,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | To support the fight against hunger | $20,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | New York, NY | Support for mental health for children | $20,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Owings Mills, MD | Support of programs for those affected by leukemia and lymphoma | $20,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | Support for the arts | $20,000 |
| St Bartholomew | Bethesda, MD | Religious support | $12,645 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington | Washington, DC | Support for those living in poverty | $10,000 |
| Flint Hill School | Oakton, VA | Support for educational activities | $10,000 |
| Severn River Association | Anapolis, MD | Support for environmental studies | $10,000 |
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC | Support for educational activities | $10,000 |
| Trust for the National Mall | Washington, DC | Support for environmental studies | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $7,500 |
| Wolf Trap | Vienna, VA | Support for performing arts | $7,500 |
| Flagstar Football Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Triangle Area Inc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| LA Salle College High School | Wyndmoor, PA | Support for educational activities | $1,200 |
| Some | Washington, DC | To support the fight against poverty and homelessness | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Washington, DC | Support for veterans | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Support for wreath laying ceremonies | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,512,845 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,312,040 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,064,614 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102973
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1645192
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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