Thomas Rutherfoord Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlexandria, Virginia · EIN 20-2057953 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $11,000.
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
79% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Louvre | New York, NY | To fund charitable activities. | $176,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $150,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | To fund charitable activities. | $107,768 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | Alexandria, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $75,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $75,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen | Aspen, CO | To fund charitable activities. | $49,379 |
| Salisbury School | Salisbury, CT | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| The Princes Foundation America | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Georgetown | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Stratford Hall | Stratford, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $18,231 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $15,000 |
| The King's Foundation | Cumnock, UK | To fund charitable activities. | $14,900 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Sparta, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $11,000 |
| Aspen Institute Society of Fellows | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Cody, WY | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Hyattsville, MD | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| St Albans School | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea | Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| US Against Alzheimers | Chevy Chase, MD | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $8,000 |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | Sparta, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Cox Science Center & Aquarium | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Magnitsky Justice Foundation | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Safeguard Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| VA Foundation for Independent Colleges | Richmond, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Virginia Western Educational Foundation | Roanoke, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $3,000 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Cag | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Collegiate Directions | Bethesda, MD | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| National Museum for Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Restoration Housing | Roanoke, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Roaring Gap Church | Roaring Gap, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Surry Community College Foundation | Dobson, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Vauter's Episcopal Church | Loretto, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Virginia Gentlemen Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Wilkes Community College Foundation | Wilkesboro, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| House of Ruth | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,000 |
| Sulgrave Club Endowment Fund | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $2,000 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,500 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | Aspen, CO | To fund charitable activities. | $1,500 |
| Theatre Aspen | Aspen, CO | To fund charitable activities. | $1,500 |
| Alleghany County Rescue Squad | Sparta, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Cherry Lane Fire Department | Glade Valley, NC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| GoBo Community Betterment | Springfield, VA | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Lifewater Canada | Thunder Bay, CA | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Club Foundation | Elmsford, NY | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
| Nscda | Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,060,778 | 64 |
| 2023 | $839,822 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103759
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2057953
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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