Rao Family Foundation

EIN 26-2718455 · NC · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in NC, NY, MD +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rao Family Foundation based in NC paid 21 grants totaling $36.7K to 21 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $5.5K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AM, and TBGF - SCULPTURE IN TRHE GARDEN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,735
Giving (latest yr)
$36,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
21
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Triangle Land Conservancy$5,500
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of Am$5,000
  • Tbgf - Sculpture IN Trhe Garden$5,000
  • Aga Research Foundation$3,000
  • Americares$3,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$21,600 · 14 grants
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Iowa$2,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (21)

Triangle Land Conservancy
Durham, NC
General Donation
$5,500
Tbgf - Sculpture IN Trhe Garden
Chapel Hill, NC
General Donation
$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of Am
New York, NY
General Donation
$5,000
Aga Research Foundation
Bethesda, MD
General Donation
$3,000
Americares
Stamford, CT
General Donation
$3,000
Unc - Carolina Performing Arts
Chapel Hill, NC
General Donation
$3,000
Sehgal Foundation
Desmoines, IA
General Donation
$2,000
Wunc-fm
Chapel Hill, NC
Generla Donation
$2,000
The YMCA of the Triangle Area
Raleigh, NC
General Donation
$1,500
Unc Health - Don Powell Fund
Chapel Hill, NC
General Donation
$1,000
Environmental Defense Fund
Washington, DC
General Donation
$1,000
Naspghan Foundation
Ambler, PA
General Donation
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Rao Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Rao Family Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $36.7K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $5.5K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AM, TBGF - SCULPTURE IN TRHE GARDEN, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rao Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Rao Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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