Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family
The Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It made 10 grants totaling $57,000 in filing year 2024, with recipients including Oklahoma organizations and one Massachusetts organization.
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family at a glance
In short: Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family gave $57K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,700
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $808,681
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists a letter as the form and materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Phyllis J Raines
Mailing address: PO Box 471764, Tulsa, OK 74147
Phone: (918) 862-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ileap ($11K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 4% to a recipient in Massachusetts. Listed Oklahoma grantees were located in Oklahoma City, Wister, Sand Springs, and Tulsa; the Massachusetts recipient, Service Dog Project, was in Ipswich.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ileap Oklahoma City, OK | Public Support | $11,000 |
| Ok Family Network Oklahoma City, OK | Public Support | $9,000 |
| Friends of Wister Library Wister, OK | Public Support | $8,500 |
| Day Spring Villa Sand Springs, OK | Public Support | $7,500 |
| Clarehouse Tulsa, OK | Public Support | $5,000 |
| Iron Gate Tulsa, OK | Public Support | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Okla Tulsa, OK | Public Support | $4,000 |
| Gaining Ground Tulsa, OK | Public Support | $3,000 |
| Disciples on Village Auxillary Tulsa, OK | Public Support | $2,000 |
| Service Dog Project Ipswich, MA | Public Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $808,681 | $72,362 | $68,066 | $57,000 | 10 | $57,000 | $28,229 | $50,340 |
| 2023 | $804,385 | $68,144 | $63,201 | $52,550 | 9 | $52,550 | $16,091 | $48,480 |
| 2022 | $799,442 | $73,988 | $68,681 | $37,000 | 7 | $37,000 | $12,924 | $49,778 |
| 2021 | $794,135 | $109,248 | $68,326 | $52,000 | 12 | $52,000 | $34,315 | $44,779 |
| 2020 | $753,213 | $30,893 | $46,814 | $36,500 | 12 | — | $20,708 | $42,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations addressing food insecurity, end-of-life care, literacy, and mobility assistance. For example, Iron Gate says it feeds hungry and homeless people in Tulsa through a community meal and food pantries; Clarehouse describes its work as providing no-cost support to people nearing the end of life and their families; Gaining Ground says it provides literacy experiences and books to underserved areas; and Service Dog Project says it trains dogs to assist people with severe balance and mobility limitations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $57,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $11,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $11,000 to ILEAP, $9,000 to OK Family Network, $8,500 to Friends of Wister Library, and $7,500 to Day Spring Villa. Other grants included $5,000 each to Clarehouse and Iron Gate, $4,000 to Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, $3,000 to Gaining Ground, and $2,000 each to Disciples on Village Auxiliary and Service Dog Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phyllis J Raines as Executive Director. Trustees listed are Michael Alan Raines, Bryan Kelly Raines, June Camille Raines, and Richard Michael Ruch.
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family is led by Phyllis J. Raines, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis J. Raines
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Kelly Raines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Camille Raines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Alan Raines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Michael Ruch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family
How much does Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family give each year?
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family gave $57K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 9 grants.
What is Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's typical grant size?
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family give grants?
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family gives mostly in Oklahoma: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (5 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (10 grants).
Who are Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's largest grantees?
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's largest 2024 grantees include Ileap ($11,000), Ok Family Network ($9,000) and Friends of Wister Library ($8,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family?
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family reported $809K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations addressing food insecurity, end-of-life care, literacy, and mobility assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's EIN?
Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1580265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bruce Z and Phyllis J Raines Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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