Rouse Family Foundation

EIN 47-2568035 · MN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.6K Funds in NY, CA, MN +11
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rouse Family Foundation based in MN paid 22 grants totaling $57.6K to 22 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $6K, with a median of $2.6K. Its largest recipients included DIRECT RELIEF, CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, and SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,052,247
Giving (latest yr)
$57,600
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$2.6K
Recipients
22
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Direct Relief$6,000
  • Cancer Research Institute$5,000
  • Scholarship America$4,800
  • American Heart Association Inc$4,200
  • Teach for America Inc$3,200

Where grants went

  • New York$16,300 · 5 grants
  • California$6,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$5,900 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$4,800 · 2 grants
  • Connecticut$4,600 · 2 grants
  • Texas$4,200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Disaster Relief - Program Support
$6,000
Cancer Research Institute
New York, NY
Medical Research/ Support/ Health
$5,000
Scholarship America
Minneapolis, MN
Education - Program Support
$4,800
American Heart Association Inc
Dallas, TX
Medical Research/ Support/ Health
$4,200
Teach for America Inc
New York, NY
Education - Program Support
$3,200
International Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Disaster Relief - Program Support
$3,000
Save the Children Federation Inc
Fairfield, CT
Homelessness/ Hunger/ Poverty
$3,000
National Forest Foundation
Missoula, MT
Conservation - Program Support
$2,700
One Acre Fund
Highland Park, IL
Homelessness/ Hunger/ Poverty
$2,700
African Wildlife Foundation
Washington, DC
Conservation - Program Support
$2,700
Hunger Free America
New York, NY
Homelessness/ Hunger/ Poverty
$2,600
Cola-courte Oreilles Lakes Association
Hayward, WI
Conservation - Program Support
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Rouse 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, Rouse Family Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $57.6K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $6K (median $2.6K).

Recent recipients include DIRECT RELIEF, CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rouse Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Rouse 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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