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Rhimes Family Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $8.5M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $120K in 2019 to $6.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Rhimes Family Foundation has made 83 grants totaling $15.6M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $5M in 2020 to $1.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.8M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3M, with an average award of $188K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, District of Columbia, which account for 49% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$264K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 19 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.
Rhimes Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, DC.
Rhimes Family Foundation has distributed a total of $15.6M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $188K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3M.
Rhimes Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rhimes Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonda Rhimes | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2M
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
$7.2M
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
$5.2M
Net Investment Income
$86K
Distribution Amount
$288K
Total: $6.2M
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$15.6M
Average Grant
$188K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Till Interpretive CenterBarn fund | Sumner, MS | $750K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Iama Theatre CompanyGeneral & Unrestricted | N Hollywood, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| The Actors Fund Of AmericaFilm & Television Professionals fund | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh FoundationAugust Wilson House fund | Pittsburgh, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Debbie Allen Dance IncDAMS Scholarship fund | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Filling In The Blanks IncThe mobile Pantry fund | Norwalk, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Human Rights Campaign FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeGeneral & Unrestricted | Hanover, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionGeneral Support Fund/Living History Campaign | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Beyond 12 Education IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Chloe And Maud Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| A Better Chance Of Westport IncCharitable Event | Westport, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Greens Farms Academy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Bridgeport, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Levitt Pavilion IncSummer Series fund | Westport, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| The Studio Museum In HarlemCharitable Event | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Southport School IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Southport, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Westport Country Playhouse IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Harlem Junior Tennis And Education Program IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Westport Center For Senior ActivitiGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Moca Westport IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| The Barack Obama FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $3M | 2022 |
| Marlborough SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsGeneral & Unrestricted | New York City, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing ArtsGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Los AngelesGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Westport Library AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, NY | $10K | 2022 |