Praise for Today Foundation
Praise for Today Foundation is a private foundation based in Redmond, Washington. Its 2024 filing lists grants for global humanitarian aid and services in Washington communities, including support for people experiencing homelessness and local families.
Praise for Today Foundation at a glance
In short: Praise for Today Foundation gave $225K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Washington. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,990,157
- +8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% 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 Praise for Today Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23834 Ne Greens Crossing Rd, Redmond, WA 98035
Phone: (425) 643-1287
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Praise for Today Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Vision ($150K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All but 2% of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington; 2% went to recipients in Texas. The listed grants include Washington organizations serving Seattle and King County, the Issaquah School District, and other communities, as well as World Vision’s global humanitarian aid.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Praise for Today Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) 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. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $175K (2023) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Global Humanitarian Aid.global Humanitarian Aid. | $150,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission Seattle, WA | Give Meals, Shelter, and Recovery to Seattle's Homeless. | $10,000 |
| Encompass North Bend, WA | Support for Children Ages 0-8 and Their Families. | $10,000 |
| Issaquah Community Services Issaquah, WA | Provide financial aid to local families when an emergency arises. | $10,000 |
| Sambica Bellevue, WA | Youth Summer Camps and Retreat Ministries. | $10,000 |
| Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church North Bend, WA | Various Ministries Including Humanitarian Aid. | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | Support Services for Homeless People in King County. | $10,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship International San Antonio, TX | Provide bible study classes to people of all ages. | $5,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Serve homeless and low income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Seattle, WA | Support Services for Homeless People in King County. | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,990,157 | $570,280 | $252,246 | $225,000 | 10 | $225,000 | $277,837 | $212,552 |
| 2023 | $3,672,123 | $232,612 | $205,140 | $175,000 | 10 | $175,000 | $202,472 | $189,322 |
| 2022 | $3,644,651 | $163,732 | $253,014 | $215,000 | 3 | $215,000 | $131,218 | $197,040 |
| 2021 | $3,728,433 | $376,644 | $263,780 | $225,000 | 10 | $225,000 | $340,528 | $222,771 |
| 2020 | $3,645,569 | $230,731 | $235,120 | $196,000 | 10 | — | $201,611 | $193,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Praise for Today Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in global humanitarian aid, homelessness services, assistance to families facing emergencies, services for young children and their families, youth camps, and Bible study.
Among the grantees, World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide to address poverty and injustice, including through emergency relief and long-term community development. Bread of Life Mission describes its work as bringing hope, healing, and recovery to Seattle’s homeless through a Christ-centered approach. Issaquah Community Services says it provides financial assistance to residents in the Issaquah School District to help prevent eviction and utility shut-offs and cover some transportation expenses. Hopelink describes its mission as helping people exit poverty through comprehensive services, partnerships, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $225,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $150,000 to World Vision for global humanitarian aid. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Bread of Life Mission, Encompass, Issaquah Community Services, Sambica, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church, and Union Gospel Mission; and $5,000 each to Bible Study Fellowship International, Hopelink, and the Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie M. Razwick as president and Steven B. Boyd as secretary.
Praise for Today Foundation is led by Julie M. Razwick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie M. Razwick
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Boyd
Secretary
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 Praise for Today Foundation
How much does Praise for Today Foundation give each year?
Praise for Today Foundation gave $225K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 10 grants.
What is Praise for Today Foundation's typical grant size?
Praise for Today Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Praise for Today Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Praise for Today Foundation give grants?
Praise for Today Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and North Bend, WA (2 grants).
Does Praise for Today Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Praise for Today Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Praise for Today Foundation's largest grantees?
Praise for Today Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Vision ($150,000), Bread of Life Mission ($10,000) and Encompass ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Praise for Today Foundation?
Praise for Today Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Praise for Today Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in global humanitarian aid, homelessness services, assistance to families facing emergencies, services for young children and their families, youth camps, and Bible study. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Praise for Today Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Praise for Today Foundation's EIN?
Praise for Today Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1543275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Praise for Today 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Praise for Today Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/praise-for-today-foundation-morg_9d7cf8bb77094f2abb2d0182424bda9c
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