Rast Foundation
Bethesda, Maryland · EIN 810723895 · Private foundation
Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Rast Foundation has awarded $13.0M across 78 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Rast Foundation funds
Rast Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).
Populations it has supported include children, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc SUPPORT CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON, D.C. | Washington, DC | $3.0M | 2022 |
| American Endowment Foundation GENERAL CONTRIBUTION - NONCASH DONATION | Hudson, OH | $2.0M | 2024 |
| Our Lady of Mercy GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Potomac, MD | $1.7M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Rast Foundation
Rast Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Rast Foundation
- Does Rast Foundation accept grant applications?
- Rast Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Rast Foundation fund?
- Rast Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc, American Endowment Foundation, Our Lady of Mercy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Rast Foundation give in grants?
- Rast Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.0M over 78 grants.
- Where is Rast Foundation located?
- Rast Foundation is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810723895.
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