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Rao Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Mannige Vikram Rao. It holds total assets of $50K. Annual income is reported at $80K. Total assets have grown from $33K in 2011 to $46K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Rao Family Foundation has made 216 grants totaling $244K, with a median grant of $600. Annual giving has decreased from $149K in 2022 to $95K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $21K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 84 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$914
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 78 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rao Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 216 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, NY, DC.
Rao Family Foundation has distributed a total of $244K across 216 grants. The median grant size is $600, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $21K.
Rao Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rao Family Foundation is headquartered in CHAPEL HILL, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan J Rao | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| M Vikram Rao | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$46K
Fair Market Value
$46K
Net Worth
$46K
Grants Paid
$95K
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
216
Total Giving
$244K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$600
Unique Recipients
84
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iit Madras Foundation (Usa)GENERAL DONATION | Cupertino, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| The Botanical Garden FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Aga Research FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Bethesda, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| AmericaresGENERAL DONATION | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FounGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL DONATION | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2023 |
| Triangle Land ConservancyGENERAL DONATION | Durham, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Triangle AreaGENERAL DONATION | Raleigh, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthGENERAL DONATION | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Carolina Performing ArtsGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenGENERAL DONATION | Fairfield, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| FosfeministaGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Wunc-FmGENERLA DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| NaacpGENERAL DONATION | Baltimore, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| TrosaGENERAL DONATION | Durham, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Pratham UsaGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Unc - Student Impact FundGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern NcGENERAL DONATION | Raleigh, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Naspghan FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Ambler, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Native American Heritage AssociatioGENERAL DONATION | Rapid City, SD | $1K | 2023 |
| Ncssm FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Durham, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| CareGENERAL DONATION | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| United Negro College FundGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Naacp Empowerment ProgramGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Carolina Covenant Scholarships GfGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $900 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL DONATIONS | Americus, GA | $900 | 2023 |
| Nccu FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Durham, NC | $800 | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaGENERAL DONATION | New Yrok, NY | $800 | 2023 |
| Unc Diversity & InclusionGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $700 | 2023 |
| Porch IncGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $600 | 2023 |
| Feed The ChildrenGENERAL DONATION | Oklahoma City, OK | $600 | 2023 |
| Table NcGENERAL DONATION | Carrboro, NC | $600 | 2023 |
| Playmakers Youth ConservationGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Unc Health FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Unc Health - S Hrdlicka MemorialGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Society For Science & The PublicGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Student Conservation AssociationGENERAL DONATION | Charleston, NH | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The EarthGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| American Assoc For AdvancementGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Waterkeeper AllianceGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Chapel Hill Carrboro Public SchoolGENERAL DONATION | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Alamance County Community YmcaGENERAL DONATION | Burlington, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Safe AllianceGENERAL DONATION | Charlotte, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| The Forest At DukeGENERAL DONATION | Durham, NC | $500 | 2023 |