Private foundation · EIN 61-1579580 · Charlottesvle, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rimora Foundation

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: 32 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $10K. 81% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$1.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in VA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYCornell annual fund for student and campus life & polo$600K
American Horse Trials Foundation IncClinton, MDAssist in raising financial support for national and international competition$130K
St Annes-Belfield IncCharlottesville, VATuition assistance & general fund$102K
Camp Holiday Trails IncCharlottesville, VACamp for children with chronic illness$30K
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VAPolo, general fund$30K
Computers4kidsCharlottesville, VAProvide outstanding after-school mentoring, technology training , job readiness skills and college-to-career guidance to promising low inco…$20K
Virginia Society of OrinthologyWilliamsburg, VAConservation of virginia birds$20K
Bristol Valley TheaterNaples, NYSupport live, professional theater in naples, ny region$15K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge IncCharlottesville, VACommunity based mentoring program$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Central VirginiaCharlottesville, VAProvide a safe, productive and fun after school and summer program$10K
Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceCharlottesville, VAStrengthen nonprofits to realize the potential of our community$10K
City Church IncCharlottesville, VATithe/offerings$10K
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYAid in conservation of earth's biological diversity through research & education$10K
Focused Ultrasound FoundationCharlottesville, VAFund focused ultrasound research$10K
Piedmont Family YMCA IncCharlottesville, VAPiedmont family ymca capital campaign$10K
Virginia Athletics FoundationCharlottesville, VAProvide opportunities for student-athletes to compete, graduate and succeed at the university of virginia$10K
Virginia Discovery Museum IncCharlottesville, VAProvide a place where children can learn through play alongside the adults who care about them the most$10K
Building Goodness FoundationCharlottesville, VABuilding community and improving lives through nonprofit construction$5,000
CASACharlottesville, VAProvides trained volunteers and professional staff to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and youth$5,000
Charlottesville Free ClinicCharlottesville, VAProvide primary care and free medication to the uninsured$5,000
Martha Jefferson Hospital FoundationCharlottesville, VASupport cancer care at sentara martha jefferson hospital$5,000
Piedmont Environmental CouncilCharlottesville, VAProtect and restore the lands and waters of the virginia piedmont$5,000
Readykids IncCharlottesville, VAOpen doors to bright futures for kids$5,000
Region Ten Community Services Board IncCharlottesville, VAProvide innovative services for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders$5,000
Stephens CollegeColumbia, MOPrepare the next generation of stephens women for the lives that await them$5,000
The Haven IncCharlottesville, VAProvide guests with vital supplies, resources and services to the homeless$5,000
The Paramount TheaterCharlottesville, VAHelp families who face the challenges of child illness, developmental delays, and the challenges of everyday life that come with limited re…$5,000
Virginia Institute of AutismCharlottesville, VAAutism services$5,000
World Center KitchenWashington, DCProviding meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises$5,000
International Rescue Committee IncCharlottesville, VALeading refugees from harm to home in charlottesville$5,000
Jefferson Area Chip-Child Health PartnershipCharlottesville, VAHelp families who face the challenges of child illness, developmental delays, and the challenges of everyday life that come with limited re…$5,000
Senior Center - the Center of BelvedereCharlottesville, VAProgramming and healthy aging initiatives$5,000

By state: New York 3 · Virginia 26 · Maryland 1 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Rimora Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlottesvle, Virginia, administered in care of Richard L Booth Jr, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Rimora Foundation 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 Rimora Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 32 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rimora Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), Virginia (26 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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