Raha Foundation
Raha Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westerville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $173K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $6K.
Raha Foundation at a glance
In short: Raha Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,500
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,250
- +139.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $172,657
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Raha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse International Relief ($13K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Raha Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief Boone, NC | Donation | $12,500 |
| The Ohio State University Foundationlifesports Comp Youth Development Columbus, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | $172,657 | $7,117 | $15,757 | $14,500 | 2 | $14,500 | $5,860 | $11,166 |
| 2023 | $187,227 | $7,064 | $14,157 | $12,100 | 4 | $12,100 | $5,007 | $10,048 |
| 2022 | $187,220 | $6,849 | $15,146 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $3,533 | $11,238 |
| 2021 | $195,517 | $4,618 | $15,311 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $3,307 | $11,127 |
| 2020 | $206,210 | $3,427 | $12,115 | $12,000 | 3 | — | $3,771 | $357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raha Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Raha Foundation is led by David Thorp Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Thorp Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah R. Thorp
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Anne Thorp
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Thorp
Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Raha Foundation
How much does Raha Foundation give each year?
Raha Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
How large is Raha Foundation?
Raha Foundation reported $173K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Raha Foundation operate?
Raha Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington.
What is Raha Foundation's EIN?
Raha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3732012. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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