Rager Foundation
Rager Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $280K in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
Rager Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $279,550
- +3017.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $298,583
- +2771.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,003
- +921.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,985
- +77.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rager Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Rager Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reproductive Possibilities Montvale, NJ | Reproductive Science R&D | $14,200 |
| Htas Montchanin, DE | Water, Land and Farm Preservation | $1,100 |
| Wilmington Club Wilmington, DE | Gift to Wilmington Historic House | $500 |
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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 | $279,550 | $298,583 | $4,985 | — | — | — | $4,003 | $7,049 |
| 2023 | $8,966 | $10,398 | $2,816 | — | — | — | $392 | $370 |
| 2022 | $1,384 | $21,070 | $19,686 | $15,800 | 3 | $15,800 | $5 | $68 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rager Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rager Foundation is led by Danielle Lunger, Chairwoman on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Lunger
Chairwoman
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rager Foundation
How large is Rager Foundation?
Rager Foundation reported $280K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $299K.
Where does Rager Foundation operate?
Rager Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, New Jersey.
How much is Rager Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rager Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rager Foundation's EIN?
Rager Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2638827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Rager Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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