Private foundation · EIN 46-3894725 · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rabe Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $186K total, median $3,000. 65% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$186K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Musuem of ScienceBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$36K
Beaver Country Day SchoolChesnut Hill, MAGeneral charitable contribution$25K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIGeneral charitable contribution$25K
Walker Home and SchoolNeedham, MAGeneral charitable contribution$20K
Dana FarberBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$15K
Planned ParenthoodBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$10K
Unicef USANew York, NYGeneral charitable contribution$10K
Rosies PlaceBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$6,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral charitable contribution$5,000
Animal Rescue League of BostonBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$5,000
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$5,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$3,000
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral charitable contribution$2,500
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$2,500
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable contribution$2,500
Environment Defense FundWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$2,500
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$2,500
ASPCANew York, NYGeneral charitable contribution$2,300
St Jude's Children's Research HopeBurlington, MAGeneral charitable contribution$2,000
MspcaJamaica Plain, MAGeneral charitable contribution$1,500
Newton Food PantryNewton, MAGeneral charitable contribution$1,000
OxfamBoston, MAGeneral charitable contribution$1,000
Gifford Cat ShelterBrighton, MAGeneral charitable contribution$500

By state: Massachusetts 15 · Rhode Island 1 · New York 2 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Rabe Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, administered in care of Arthur Rabe, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rabe Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rabe Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $186K across 23 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Rabe Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (15 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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