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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-2057953

Thomas Rutherfoord Foundation

A private foundation in Alexandria, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 64 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,060,778

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $19,978,246

  • Tax year 2023

    $839,822

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $20,712,230

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,020,236

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $20,669,046

  • Tax year 2021

    $892,232

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $20,652,471

  • Tax year 2020

    $885,355

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $19,845,560

  • Tax year 2019

    $953,272

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $19,533,521

  • Tax year 2018

    $848,508

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $18,097,810

Grants paid in 2024

64 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Friends of the LouvreNew York, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $176,000
  2. Preservation Foundation of Palm BeachPalm Beach, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $150,000
  3. Aspen Music FestivalAspen, CO

    To fund charitable activities.

    $107,768
  4. Charities Aid FoundationAlexandria, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $75,000
  5. The Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $75,000
  6. The Phillips CollectionWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  7. Music Associates of AspenAspen, CO

    To fund charitable activities.

    $49,379
  8. Salisbury SchoolSalisbury, CT

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  9. The National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  10. The Princes Foundation AmericaWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  11. Christ Church GeorgetownWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  12. Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  13. Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation SocietyWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  14. Stratford HallStratford, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $18,231
  15. Bishop John T Walker School for BoysWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $15,000
  16. The King's FoundationCumnock, United Kingdom

    To fund charitable activities.

    $14,900
  17. Christ Episcopal ChurchSparta, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $11,000
  18. Aspen Institute Society of FellowsWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  19. Buffalo Bill Center of the WestCody, WY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  20. Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  21. Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationMount Vernon, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  22. National Gallery of ArtLandover, MD

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  23. St Albans SchoolWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  24. The Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaPalm Beach, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  25. US Against AlzheimersChevy Chase, MD

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  26. Virginia Athletics FoundationCharlottesvle, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $8,000
  27. Alleghany Memorial HospitalSparta, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  28. Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm BeachWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  29. Cox Science Center & AquariumWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  30. Garden Club of Palm BeachPalm Beach, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  31. Magnitsky Justice FoundationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  32. Safeguard Palm BeachPalm Beach, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  33. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  34. VA Foundation for Independent CollegesRichmond, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  35. Virginia Western Educational FoundationRoanoke, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $5,000
  36. Glades Academy FoundationWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $3,000
  37. Blair House Restoration FundWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  38. CagWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  39. Collegiate DirectionsBethesda, MD

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  40. Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  41. National Museum for Women in the ArtsWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  42. Restoration HousingRoanoke, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  43. Roaring Gap ChurchRoaring Gap, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  44. Surry Community College FoundationDobson, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  45. Vauter's Episcopal ChurchLoretto, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  46. Virginia Gentlemen FoundationVirginia BCH, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  47. Wilkes Community College FoundationWilkesboro, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,500
  48. House of RuthWashington DC, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,000
  49. Sulgrave Club Endowment FundWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,000
  50. International Campaign for TibetWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,500
  51. Mountain Rescue AspenAspen, CO

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,500
  52. Theatre AspenAspen, CO

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,500
  53. Alleghany County Rescue SquadSparta, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  54. Aspen Art MuseumAspen, CO

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  55. Cherry Lane Fire DepartmentGlade Valley, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  56. Friends of Mounts Botanical GardenWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  57. GoBo Community BettermentSpringfield, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  58. Lifewater CanadaThunder Bay, Canada

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  59. Metropolitan Club FoundationElmsford, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  60. NscdaWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  61. Roaring Gap FoundationRoaring Gap, NC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  62. Town of Palm Beach United WayPalm Beach, FL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  63. Tudor Place FoundationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,000
  64. Virginia Museum of History & CultureRichmond, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture16 grants $585,11083% of the total
  2. Education8 grants $68,50010% of the total
  3. Animals1 grant $20,0003% of the total
  4. Environment2 grants $6,000<1% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  7. 5 other causes7 grants $12,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida11 grants $280,000
  2. New York3 grants $179,500
  3. Colorado5 grants $161,147
  4. Virginia13 grants $155,231
  5. District of Columbia15 grants $150,000
  6. North Carolina8 grants $26,500
  7. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  8. Louisiana1 grant $25,000
  9. Maryland3 grants $22,500
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Thomas D RutherfoordTrustee Hours 2Pay $0

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