Quick Summary
Name: The Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $36,987,599 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $4,500,000 |
| Average Grant | $38,000 (median) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Based in Washington, DC No public contact information available - does not accept unsolicited applications
Geographic Focus
Primarily the Washington DC metropolitan area, including:
- Washington, DC
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Some national grants to organizations across the United States
Funding Priorities
- Education: Major supporter of KIPP Foundation and charter schools; created the Rales Scholars Program
- Health: Medical research, cancer foundations, suicide prevention, health centers
- Jewish Organizations: Temples, Jewish community centers, Jewish federations
- Roman Catholic Churches: Catholic religious institutions
- Children, Youth and Family Services: Family and child welfare programs
- Human Services: General social services and community support
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees (Steven M. Rales, Mitchell P. Rales, and Joshua B. Rales as President).
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