Rather Family Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 841996035 · Private foundation
Rather Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.7M in giving and $1.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 64 individual grants from this funder — $7.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Rather Family Foundation funds
Rather Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.0M | 2020 |
| Boston College GENERAL SUPPORT | Chestnut Hill, MA | $968K | 2023 |
| Boston College GENERAL SUPPORT | Chestnut Hill, MA | $925K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Rather Family Foundation
Rather Family 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 Rather Family Foundation
- Does Rather Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Rather Family 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 Rather Family Foundation fund?
- Rather Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include New York Presbyterian Fund Inc, Boston College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Rather Family Foundation give in grants?
- Rather Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 64 grants.
- Where is Rather Family Foundation located?
- Rather Family Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841996035.
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