Private foundation · EIN 84-3892154 · Lagrange, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $24M total, median $12M. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$24M
Median grant
$12M
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30K

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rawlings Foundation IncLagrange, KYThe foundation's mission is to promote the spiritual, emotional, and physical growth of young people through the establishment and operatio…$23M
The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary IncCrestwood, KYTo provide permanent shelter and ongoing rehabilitative and medical care to various farm animals that have not been properly cared for and…$1.0M

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lagrange, Kentucky, administered in care of George R Rawlings, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation Inc 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 George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $24M across 2 grants, a median of $12M.

Where does George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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