HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, higher education, community services, and other areas.
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc gave $3.6M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $227K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,629,200
- +1549.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $226,825
- +518.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $112,500
- Total assets
- $26,363,931
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 536 Washington Steet, Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 633-0522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Education Foundation ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 30 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (41%), North Carolina (23%), California (15%), Michigan (10%), and New York (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in Florida and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc gives
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 5441% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Education Foundation Glenshaw, PA | General Operating | $1,500,000 |
| East Carolina Pirate Club Greenville, NC | General Operating | $500,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church Traverse City, MI | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Attune Health Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation New York City, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,363,931 | $1,020,026 | $5,008,341 | $3,629,200 | 16 | $3,629,200 | $1,020,026 | $1,575,608 |
| 2024 | $30,352,246 | $1,299,373 | $572,097 | $220,000 | 6 | $220,000 | $1,326,687 | $1,515,208 |
| 2023 | $29,624,970 | $1,320,294 | $224,000 | $224,000 | 4 | $224,000 | $1,320,294 | $1,426,529 |
| 2022 | $28,535,435 | $654,394 | $376,660 | $65,500 | 4 | $65,500 | $654,394 | $1,385,839 |
| 2021 | $28,010,827 | $28,004,149 | $5 | — | — | — | $21,996,144 | $210,612 |
| 2020 | $6,681 | $86,427 | $102,500 | $102,500 | 3 | — | $36,427 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include advancing education and offering scholarships (The Education Foundation), supporting university teaching, research, and public service (UC Santa Barbara Foundation), and providing education, prevention, and treatment related to substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders (Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse). Other recipients described missions involving Navy SEAL well-being and education (Seal Future Foundation), medical equipment and supplies for people in need (Clinics Can Help), and preventing child trafficking through education and support for girls in northern Thailand (Friends of Thai Daughters).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $3,629,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $112,500.
Largest reported grants included $1,500,000 to The Education Foundation; $500,000 to East Carolina Pirate Club; $350,000 to East Carolina University; $350,000 to Grace Episcopal Church; and $150,000 each to Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc, Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, and Pepperdine University. All were listed for general operating purposes. Other 2025 grants included $125,000 to Attune Health Foundation, $100,000 each to Seal Future Foundation and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, $50,000 to Montecito Ideas Forum, and $43,200 to Clinics Can Help Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists HE Rayfield Jr as President and Gayle S Rayfield as Secretary.
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc is led by HE Rayfield Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
HE Rayfield Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle S Rayfield
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc
How much does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc gave $3.6M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 6 grants.
What is HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $112,500, and its average grant was $226,825, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (23%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants) and Greenville, NC (2 grants).
Does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Education Foundation ($1,500,000), East Carolina Pirate Club ($500,000) and East Carolina University ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc?
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2032126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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