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Private foundation · EIN 83-1645192

The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation

Bethesda, MD

The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, MD. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.51M in grants and contributions paid across 25 grants, with $7.25M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Horatio Alger Association, Medstar Health and Children's National Medical Center.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Horatio Alger AssociationAlexandria, VASupport for College Scholarships for Low-Income Youth$700,000
Medstar HealthColumbia, MDSupport for an Integrated Healthcare System$260,000
Children's National Medical CenterWashington, DCSupport for Medical Programs$150,000
Federal City CouncilWashington, DCSupport for the Community$100,000
National Museum of WomenWashington, DCSupport for Women$100,000
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCGeneral Support$35,000
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCTo Support the Fight Against Hunger$20,000
Child Mind InstituteNew York, NYSupport for Mental Health for Children$20,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyOwings Mills, MDSupport of Programs for Those Affected by Leukemia and Lymphoma$20,000
The Kennedy CenterWashington, DCSupport for the Arts$20,000
St BartholomewBethesda, MDReligious Support$12,645
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of WashingtonWashington, DCSupport for Those Living in Poverty$10,000
Flint Hill SchoolOakton, VASupport for Educational Activities$10,000
Severn River AssociationAnapolis, MDSupport for Environmental Studies$10,000
The George Washington UniversityWashington, DCSupport for Educational Activities$10,000
Trust for the National MallWashington, DCSupport for Environmental Studies$10,000
Make a Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral Support$7,500
Wolf TrapVienna, VASupport for Performing Arts$7,500
Flagstar Football FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Support$2,500
The Young Men's Christian Association of the Triangle Area IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$2,500
La Salle College High SchoolWyndmoor, PASupport for Educational Activities$1,200
SomeWashington, DCTo Support the Fight Against Poverty and Homelessness$1,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport to Treat and Defeat Childhood Cancer and Other Life-Threatening Diseases$1,000
Wounded Warrior Project IncWashington, DCSupport for Veterans$1,000
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MESupport for Wreath Laying Ceremonies$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,512,845 in grants and contributions paid (25 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Rabbitt Whalen Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Horatio Alger Association (VA), $700K, Medstar Health (MD), $260K, Children's National Medical Center (DC), $150K, Federal City Council (DC), $100K and National Museum of Women (DC), $100K.