//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Rouse-Bottom Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is R B Bottom Jr. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Rouse-Bottom Foundation has made 150 grants totaling $554K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $135K and $272K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $272K distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Maryland, Kansas, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 38 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.
Rouse-Bottom Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 150 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, MD, KS.
Rouse-Bottom Foundation has distributed a total of $554K across 150 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
Rouse-Bottom Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rouse-Bottom Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew W Forst | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| F Sommers | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| M Whitney Gilkey | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$169K
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.8M
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
$135K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$60K
Distribution Amount
$176K
Total: $2.9M
Total Grants
150
Total Giving
$554K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Found IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Virginia Living MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport News, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Virginia Arts FestivalGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| William & Mary University AdvancementGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamsburg, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Virginia Symphony OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Colonial Williamsburg FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamsburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Foodbank Of Southeastern VirginiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Tasley, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Operation SmileGENERAL SUPPORT | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Peninsula Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Washington And Lee UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Lexington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamsburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Edmarc Hospice For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Virginia PeninsulaGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport News, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Whro Public MediaGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Va ChapterGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Pamunkey Indian MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | King William, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Mariners' Museum And ParkGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport News, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Hampton Arts FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Hospice House Of Hampton RoadsGENERAL SUPPORT | Virginia Beach, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Gloucester LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Gloucester, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| UnicefGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Preservation VirginiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hampton History Museum Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Virginia OperaGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sweet Briar CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Sweet Briar, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Uso Of Hampton RoadsGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Myer, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Omohundro InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamsburg, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy-BrownsvilleGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Rural Community CollegesGENERAL SUPPORT | Galesburg, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Nnpl Friends Of LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport News, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hampton University MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Fort Monroe FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Monroe, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Civil War MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Appomattox, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia Museum Of History & CultureGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia War MemorialGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Watermen'S MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Yorktown, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Virginia Arts Festival Clay & Jay Bar Education CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $8K | 2022 |
| Washington & Lee UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Lexington, VA | $6K | 2022 |
| Virginia Institute Of Marine Science FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Gloucester Point, VA | $6K | 2022 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamsburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |