The Randolph D. Rouse Foundation concentrates large, unrestricted gifts primarily to health-care institutions and local cultural and educational organizations in Virginia. It makes multi-year or repeated sizable grants to a small set of regional beneficiaries, while also supporting a national disease-specific nonprofit. The foundation favors general operating support over project-restricted funding, indicating trust-based partnerships with grantees.
Randolph D Rouse Foundation Inc makes repeated large general-use gifts to a small circle of Virginia institutions, with Inova Health Foundation and VHC Health Foundation receiving some of the biggest recent awards. The pattern is consistent across several years: the foundation returned to the same health systems in Falls Church and Arlington with sizable unrestricted support, while also backing a set of Newport News and Arlington organizations. Its recent activity shows a preference for organizations that can use funds broadly rather than for narrowly restricted projects. Health care is the clearest anchor in the grant record, but the foundation’s portfolio also reaches into museums, higher education, youth recreation, and disease-specific support. The Mariners Museum and Christopher Newport Educational Foundation each appear more than once among recent grants, and An Achievable Dream received consecutive annual gifts in Newport News. Outside Virginia, the foundation also supported the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Inc in Maryland and the Special Operations Warrior Fund in Florida, both with general-use awards. Across the record, the foundation funds qualified donee organizations rather than individuals and shows a repeated, relationship-based pattern of grantmaking.
Health-care institutions receive some of the foundation’s largest recurring awards. Inova Health Foundation got $815,000 in 2025 for general use by a qualified donee organization, following $735,000 in 2024 and $772,000 in 2023. Vhc Health Foundation also received repeated general-use support, including $450,000 in 2023, $410,000 in 2024, and $360,000 in 2025. The foundation also supports education and cultural institutions in Newport News. Christopher Newport Educational Foundation received $315,000 in 2025, after $120,000 in 2024 and $220,000 in 2023, all for general use. The Mariners Museum was awarded $320,000 in 2025, $200,000 in 2024, and $300,000 in 2023. Community-oriented grants extend beyond those sectors. An Achievable Dream received $200,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. Arlington Sports Foundation received $270,000 in 2025, and Eastern Shore Rural Habitat for Humanity received $50,000 in 2024.
Typical awards cluster tightly around $10,000 at the low end, with a median of $10,000 and a 75th percentile of $30,000, even though the recent grant list also includes much larger institutional gifts. The pattern is not one-off: several grantees reappear across multiple years, including health systems, cultural organizations, and education nonprofits. Grants are made to qualified donee organizations, and the recurring language on the awards is general use or general use by qualified donee organization. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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$63.1M
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$4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants focused on a small number of repeat grantees; majority of awards are unrestricted/general operating support and often delivered as multiple grants to the same organizations.
Notable grantees: INOVA Health Foundation, VHC Health Foundation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc., The Mariners Museum, Christopher Newport Educational Foundation
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Virginia: 78% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Virginia is also the top state by grant count. Falls Church, Arlington, Newport News, and Exmore appear repeatedly in the recipient list, with Falls Church and Arlington tied to the largest health-care awards and Newport News showing multiple arts, education, and youth grants. Outside the U.S., there are no recipient countries in the grant record; all recent grants go to U.S. organizations.
The recent grant record centers on qualified donee organizations, especially health-care institutions, museums, higher education organizations, and community groups in Virginia. It also includes disease-specific medical support and some national organizations outside Virginia, but the awards are consistently framed as general-use support.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also shows much larger awards for recurring institutional partners, including several in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Yes. Multiple grantees appear across more than one year, including Inova Health Foundation, Vhc Health Foundation, Christopher Newport Educational Foundation, The Mariners Museum, An Achievable Dream, and Special Operations Warrior Fund. The pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than single awards.
Virginia is the top state by grant count, and 78% of grants go to recipients in Virginia. Recent recipient cities include Falls Church, Arlington, Newport News, and Exmore, showing a strong regional pattern within the state.
No. The foundation’s profile indicates that it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grants are directed to qualified donee organizations instead.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INOVA HEALTH FOUNDATION | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $815,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| VHC HEALTH FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $360,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| THE MARINERS MUSEUM | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $320,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA FOUNDATION INC | GAITHERSBURG, MD | $315,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $315,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ARLINGTON SPORTS FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $270,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FUND | TAMPA, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| CHILDREN'S NATIONAL FOUNDATION | SILVER SPRING, MD | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM (VLM) | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| HUNT STAFF BENEFIT FOUNDATION | MIDDLEBURG, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| JACKSON-FIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | JARRATT, VA | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| EASTERN SHORE RURAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | EXMORE, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| SOUNDSCAPES INC | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| FELLOWSHIP SQUARE | RESTON, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| SUPPORT HOOVER RIDGE INC | MADISON, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ESSEX COUNTY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE (ECCA) | TAPPAHANNOCK, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | FUND OPERATIONS |
| MILITARY AVIATION FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC | ARLINGTON, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| MHFA FOUNDATION INC | MIDDLEBURG, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| FAIRFAX CASA | FAIRFAX STATION, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| INSIGHT MEDICAL CARE | FAIRFAX, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ARC OF NOVA | FAIRFAX, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ALS ASSOC - DCMDVA CHAPTER | ROCKVILLE, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF | LEESBURG, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| BASSETT RESCUE OF OLD DOMINION INC (BROOD) | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| SECOND STORY | DUNN LORING, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| COMPUTER CORE | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| CORNERSTONES | RESTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| FOOD FOR OTHERS INC | FAIRFAX STATION, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY & MUSEUM INC | MIDDLEBURG, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA BARRIER ISLANDS INC | MACHIPONGO, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ALIVE | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| KNOTT ALONE - HOLD FAST | GLOUCESTER POINT, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| GREAT FALLS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC | GREAT FALLS, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAS | ANNANDALE, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| SENIOR SERVICES OF ALEXANDRIA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE | WINCHESTER, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| ANGEL FLIGHT MID-ATLANTIC | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| BRAIN INJURY SERVICES | SPRINGFIELD, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| STROKE COMEBACK CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| CIRCLE OF MERCY CONGREGATION | ASHVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR CONTORO PROGRAM |
| CAPITAL CARING | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| FOOD FOR THE POOR | COCONUT CREEK, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
| CULPEPPER GARDEN | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION |
VHC HEALTH FOUNDATION
$360,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
THE MARINERS MUSEUM
$320,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$315,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
ARLINGTON SPORTS FOUNDATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FUND
$100,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM (VLM)
$50,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
HUNT STAFF BENEFIT FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
EASTERN SHORE RURAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$30,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
FELLOWSHIP SQUARE
$30,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
SUPPORT HOOVER RIDGE INC
$20,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
ESSEX COUNTY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE (ECCA)
$20,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION
$20,000FUND OPERATIONS
MILITARY AVIATION FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
MHFA FOUNDATION INC
$15,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
FAIRFAX CASA
$15,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
INSIGHT MEDICAL CARE
$15,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
ARC OF NOVA
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
ALS ASSOC - DCMDVA CHAPTER
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
BASSETT RESCUE OF OLD DOMINION INC (BROOD)
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
SECOND STORY
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
COMPUTER CORE
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
KNOTT ALONE - HOLD FAST
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
GREAT FALLS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAS
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
SENIOR SERVICES OF ALEXANDRIA
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
ANGEL FLIGHT MID-ATLANTIC
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
BRAIN INJURY SERVICES
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
CIRCLE OF MERCY CONGREGATION
$10,000FUNDING FOR CONTORO PROGRAM
CAPITAL CARING
$10,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION
CULPEPPER GARDEN
$5,000GENERAL USE BY QUALIFIED DONEE ORGANIZATION