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Rice Foundation

Skokie, Illinois  ·  EIN 366043160  ·  Private foundation

Rice Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.6M in annual giving against $69.3M in assets. This page documents the 361 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Rice Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$69.3M
Total assets
361
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Rice Foundation funds

Rice Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, veterans.

childrenveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rice Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Glenview Club Scholarship Foundatio
Charitable
Golf, IL$1.5M2022
Field Musuem
Charitable
Chicago, IL$1.1M2022
Chicago Botanic Garden
Charitable
Glencoe, IL$1.1M2022
Field Musuem
Charitable
Chicago, IL$1.1M2023
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Charitable
Chicago, IL$1.0M2017
Rush University Medical Center
Charitable
Chicago, IL$950K2020
Chicago Botanic Garden
Charitable
Glencoe, IL$635K2020
Field Musuem
Charitable
Chicago, IL$600K2024
Gigi's Playhouse
Charitable
Hoffman Estates, IL$500K2024
Field Musuem
Charitable
Chicago, IL$500K2017
Field Musuem
Charitable
Chicago, IL$500K2018
Rush Univ Medical Center Office of
Charitable
Chicago, IL$500K2018
Marine Military Academy
Charitable
Harlingen, TX$350K2024
Marine Military Academy
Charitable
Harlingen, TX$300K2023
Marine Military Academy
Charitable
Harlingen, TX$255K2020

Rice Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.8M
2018$2.7M
2020$3.6M
2022$5.8M
2023$3.7M
2024$4.0M

How to apply for funding from Rice Foundation

Rice Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Rice Foundation

Does Rice Foundation accept grant applications?
Rice Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Rice Foundation fund?
Rice Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Glenview Club Scholarship Foundatio, Field Musuem, Chicago Botanic Garden. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rice Foundation give in grants?
Rice Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.5M over 361 grants.
Where is Rice Foundation located?
Rice Foundation is based in Skokie, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366043160.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rice Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Rice Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.