Private foundation · EIN 77-0166925 · Agoura Hills, California

Rasmussen 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $155K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$155K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The ALS NetworkAgoura Hills, CACharitable$125K
Viewpoint SchoolCalabasas, CACharitable$25K
James StorehouseNewbury Park, CACharitable$5,000

About this foundation

Rasmussen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Agoura Hills, California, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Rasmussen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rasmussen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Rasmussen Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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