Mitchell & Kathy Racoosin Family
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting environmental conservation efforts. Its mission focuses on providing general operating support to various organizations that work towards the protection and preservation of natural resources, wildlife, and ecosystems. The foundation primarily funds initiatives related to ocean conservation, wildlife protection, and broader environmental advocacy. It serves a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, with a notable emphasis on those operating in the environmental sector.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to medium-sized conservation or environmental nonprofits seeking general operating support, especially organizations with a track record or relationship in the Mid-Atlantic and other states the foundation has funded.
Good Fit
- • Mission focused on environmental protection, ocean or wildlife conservation, or related advocacy.
- • Requesting general operating support in the typical award range (roughly $1K–$25K, median around $4K).
- • Located in or connected to the DC/MD/VA region (where giving is concentrated) or an established national environmental organization.
- • Existing connection or prior engagement with the trustees or prior grantees.
Geography
Giving appears multi-state (about ten states funded in the latest year) with noticeable concentration in the DC/Mid‑Atlantic area, so the footprint is regional with some national reach rather than purely local.
Recipient Variety
The latest filing shows a large number of distinct grantees (29 in 2023, 37 in 2022) including national and local conservation organizations, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (three new recipients in 2023) and the foundation provides a rolling submission contact, but a high rate of returning grantees (26 of 29) suggests funding is relationship-driven and not clearly open to broad competitive entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
