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Mousetrap Foundation is a private corporation based in RESTON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. It holds total assets of $13.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $10M in 2011 to $13.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland. According to available records, Mousetrap Foundation has made 92 grants totaling $8.2M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2020 to $1.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.4M distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $400K, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$134K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Mousetrap Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, VA, MD.
Mousetrap Foundation has distributed a total of $8.2M across 92 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $400K.
Recognized section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only.
Mousetrap Foundation is headquartered in RESTON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Randal Hines | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$8.2M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenwick FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Howard UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $211K | 2023 |
| Stanford Law SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| American Nutrition AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Repro Rising VirginiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $175K | 2023 |
| Georgetown University Law CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Ayuda IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $125K | 2023 |
| The Fauquier Free ClinicGENERAL SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Access ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Michigan Law SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Glacier National Park ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia Falls, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| Westminster Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Chehalis, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| American Bird ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | The Plains, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| PeerGENERAL SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | Albert Lea, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| The National Trust For Historic PreservationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Land Trust Of VirginiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Middleburg, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Red RoverGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| AcluGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Society Of VirginiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| IfawGENERAL SUPPORT | Yarmouth Port, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Innocence ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| OxfamGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| PogoGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Public CitizenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| RaicesGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| AarpGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Beach, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| UnicefGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| World Conservation SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Island ChapelGENERAL SUPPORT | Lummi Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Chehalis FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chehalis, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aarp FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Discover Children'S MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Chehalis, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Committee To Protect JournalistsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| WamuGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $175K | 2022 |