Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation

LAWRENCE, KS EIN: 23-7156608

The Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) foundation established in February 1972 and incorporated as a non-profit Kansas corporation. Based in Lawrence, Kansas, the foundation distributes funds to charitable organizations and educational institutions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$21.6M

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+15.7% YoY

Grant Count

34

+3.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+12.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is distributing funds to charitable organizations and educational charities and institutions. Primary giving focuses on education and human services.

Grantmaking

As of December 31, 2006, the foundation had contributed $10,476,326 to organizations and institutions, with most grants directed to recipients in Douglas County, Kansas.

Grant Range

$30,000 (2024)

Average Grant

$30,000 (2024)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations and institutions in Douglas County, Kansas, with a particular emphasis on the Lawrence, Kansas area.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

Baldwin CityDenverLawrenceLecomptonMemphisPiney WoodsPrairie VillageTopekaWellsville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Current Assets & Revenue (2024):

  • Total Assets: $21.6 million
  • Annual Giving: $1.0 million
  • Revenue: $631,703
  • Expenses: $1.2 million
  • Qualifying Distributions: $1.2 million

Historical Comparison:

  • 2023: Total Assets $20.3 million; Expenses $1.07 million
  • 2022: Total Assets $18.7 million; Expenses $1.01 million
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$892K$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$21,609,017$20,328,732$18,710,100
Revenue$631,703$520,728$740,963
Expenses$1,228,198$1,074,441$1,012,432
Qualifying Distributions$1,168,173$1,019,673$968,597
Net Investment Income$572,054$479,043$698,173
Distributable Amount$1,061,684$961,792$987,090

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$258K$516K$774K$1M25 grants202027 grants202130 grants202233 grants202334 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

DOUGLAS CO VISITING NURSES$120KBERT NASH HEALTH CENTER$100KUNITED WAY OF KAW VALLEY$60KVAN GO MOBILE ARTS INC$52KPINEY WOODS SCHOOL$50KBAKER UNIVERSITY$50KDCCCA INC$50KBALLARD COMMUNITY CENTER$45KLAWRENCE MEALS ON WHEELS…$35KDOUGLAS CO HISTORICAL SO…$35K

Grant Size Distribution

149 grants across all recorded years

122<$50K21$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

PETER CURRANPresident$39KERNESTO T HODISONTreasurer$5KROBERT C JOHNSONVice President$5KBRADLEY R FINKELDEISecretary$5KSANDRA STUDLEYTrustee$5K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PETER CURRANPresident20$39,000
ERNESTO T HODISONTreasurer0.5$5,000
ROBERT C JOHNSONVice President0.5$5,000
BRADLEY R FINKELDEISecretary0.5$5,000
SANDRA STUDLEYTrustee0.5$5,000

Contact Information

Address: 1420 Wakarusa Drive, Suite 103, Lawrence, KS 66049-3810

Phone: 785-841-9961

EIN: 23-7156608

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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