Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation
The Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation is a private foundation based in Rolling Hills, California. It makes charitable distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation gave $47K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,916
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,128
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $171,463
- +8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation
- 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. It reports no formal application forms, no submission deadlines, and no restrictions or limitations on awards. The filing lists Paul W Rajewski as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul W Rajewski
Mailing address: 2 Spur Lane, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 779-7000
Email: paul@rajewski.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedar Sinai ($12K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 5% to Georgia, 5% to Arizona, 3% to North Carolina, and 2% to Colorado. The reported grants also included a $1,000 award to Amyloidosis Support Groups Inc. in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $17K (2020) to $56K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Sinai Los Angeles, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Yosemite Conserancy San Francisco, CA | General | $6,635 |
| Ascension Church Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General | $5,581 |
| Central Sierra Environment Research Twain Harte, CA | Research | $5,000 |
| Harbor Interfaith San Pedro, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Rel Boone, NC | General | $1,500 |
| LA Mission Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,200 |
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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 | $171,463 | $61,695 | $49,362 | $46,916 | 15 | $46,916 | $61,695 | $64,561 |
| 2024 | $158,227 | $78,189 | $37,832 | $35,050 | 11 | $35,050 | $78,189 | $46,072 |
| 2023 | $118,010 | $146,264 | $58,409 | $56,400 | 16 | $56,400 | $44,116 | $27,143 |
| 2022 | $49,493 | $29,771 | $33,576 | $32,000 | 10 | $32,000 | $29,771 | $30,449 |
| 2021 | $36,987 | $20,290 | $21,570 | $19,750 | 11 | $19,750 | $20,290 | $39,113 |
| 2020 | $430,275 | $97,100 | $18,287 | $16,500 | 4 | — | $1,121 | $27,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K 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
The foundation states that it is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the organizations it supports. Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes its work as partnering with community sponsors and volunteers to build homes with responsible low-income families. Long Beach Rescue Mission says it provides temporary housing, clothing, counseling, food, and financial assistance for homeless individuals. Amyloidosis Support Groups Inc. describes its work as organizing support groups, maintaining educational materials, and supporting awareness, fundraising, and training.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $46,916. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the reported awards were $12,000 to Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles, California, for general purposes; $6,635 to Yosemite Conserancy in San Francisco, California, for general purposes; $5,581 to Ascension Church in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, for general purposes; and $5,000 to Central Sierra Environment Research in Twain Harte, California, for research. Other reported awards included $3,000 to Harbor Interfaith, $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity, $2,500 to Turning Point USA, and $1,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission. Amyloidosis Support Groups Inc. also reported receiving $1,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul W Rajewski as president, Sharon L Rajewski as secretary, and David Rajewski and Justin Rajewski as directors.
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation is led by Paul W Rajewski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul W Rajewski
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rajewski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Rajewski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon L Rajewski
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 Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation
How much does Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation give each year?
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation gave $47K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 11 grants.
What is Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,128, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation give grants?
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (5%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2 grants).
Does Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cedar Sinai ($12,000), Yosemite Conserancy ($6,635) and Ascension Church ($5,581), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation?
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation reported $171K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2705455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Paul and Sharon Rajewski Foundation 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 August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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