George & Audrey Rasmussen Family
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family is a private foundation based in Bellingham, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, humanitarian relief, health, food access, and press freedom.
Key facts about George & Audrey Rasmussen Family
In short: George & Audrey Rasmussen Family gave $85K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3920859
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,333
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $2,510
- Median grant
- $625
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2024)
- Total assets
- $842,232
- Primary geography
- Virginia (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The filing names Lauren R Ranz as the contact and lists no required form or materials, deadline, or restrictions on awards. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$842K
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$85K
-11.7% YoY
Grant Count
34
-52.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+84.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Audrey Rasmussen Family reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is George & Audrey Rasmussen Family open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $625 repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which life depends, while Save the Redwoods League says it protects and restores redwood forests. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other supported organizations include the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which describes its work as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine, and Every Mother Counts, which works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe, respectful, and equitable.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $85,333. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $30,000, with a median of $625. Larger awards included $30,000 to The Nature Conservancy, $10,000 each to Save the Redwoods League and Audubon Washington, $5,000 to California Audubon, and $4,733 to Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association. The stated purpose for these grants was general support. Other recipients included Feather River Trout Unlimited ($4,200), World Central Kitchen ($3,000), Earth Justice ($2,000), First Church of Christ Scientist Bellingham WA ($2,000), and KUOW ($2,000).
How to Apply
The filing names Lauren R Ranz as the contact and lists no required form or materials, deadline, or restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (35%), California (31%), and Washington (24%). New York and Washington, DC, each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $97K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $85K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 249 grants of 249 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Audubon Washington Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| California Audubon Oakland, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Bakersfield, CA | General Support | $4,733 |
| Feather River Trout Unlimited Graegle, CA | General Support | $4,200 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Bellingham WA Bellingham, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Kuow Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $842,232 | $47,434 | $93,329 | $85,333 |
| 2023 | $936,806 | −$57,403 | $97,089 | $96,626 |
| 2022 | $1,104,910 | $62,599 | $74,527 | $72,020 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $842,232 | $936,806 | $1,104,910 |
| Revenue | $47,434 | $-57,403 | $62,599 |
| Expenses | $93,329 | $97,089 | $74,527 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $90,076 | $96,927 | $74,502 |
| Net Investment Income | $50,979 | $51,086 | $45,025 |
| Distributable Amount | $87,184 | $79,117 | $79,258 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lauren R Ranz as president and director, Gary E Ranz as secretary/treasurer and director, Ezra P Ranz as vice president and director, and Audreanne R Ranz as executive director.
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family is led by Audreanne R. Ranz, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audreanne R. Ranz
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren R. Ranz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ezra P. Ranz
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary E. Ranz
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Contact
Application contact: Lauren R Ranz
Mailing address: 204 Viewcrest Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (925) 639-5059
Frequently asked questions about George & Audrey Rasmussen Family
How much does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family give each year?
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family gave $85K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 71 grants.
What is George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's typical grant size?
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's median grant in 2024 was $625, and its average grant was $2,510, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George & Audrey Rasmussen Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family give grants?
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's top state is Virginia, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and Washington (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants), Bellingham, WA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's largest grantees?
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($30,000), Save the Redwoods League ($10,000) and Audubon Washington ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George & Audrey Rasmussen Family?
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family reported $842K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which life depends, while Save the Redwoods League says it protects and restores redwood forests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Audrey Rasmussen Family?
The filing names Lauren R Ranz as the contact and lists no required form or materials, deadline, or restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's EIN?
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3920859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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