Rave Foundation
Rave Foundation is a public charity based in Renton, Washington, and the official charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC. Founded in 2013, it supports free-play soccer fields and programs that use soccer to inspire youth and strengthen communities across Washington state.
Rave Foundation at a glance
In short: Rave Foundation gave $160K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,068
- +580.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +466.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,416
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,059,889
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rave Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Community Grants page describes an annual online application. Its stated 2025 deadline was October 24, 2025, so that application cycle has passed. The World Cup Legacy Grants application deadline was September 15, 2026, and has also passed. For Community Grants, the published criteria include alignment with at least one strategic focus area, serving a Rave target community or funding a Rave partner, a concrete plan, and ways to measure success.
- Review Cycle
- The published deadlines for the 2025 Community Grants and 2026 World Cup Legacy Grants cycles have passed; no later deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- The published deadlines for the 2025 Community Grants and 2026 World Cup Legacy Grants cycles have passed; no later…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1901 Oakesdale Ave Sw 210, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (206) 512-1268
Website: https://ravefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rave Foundation
Who Rave Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wa Youth Soccer Assoc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Rave says it serves communities across Washington state. All of its reported 2024 grant dollars went to Washington recipients, including organizations and public entities in Seattle, Tukwila, Puyallup, SeaTac, Federal Way, Burien, and Pasco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rave Foundation gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $15K (2022) to $187K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wa Youth Soccer Assoc Tukwila, WA | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Dragons FC Seattle, WA | Program Support | $16,145 |
| Chief Leschi Schools Puyallup, WA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Seattle Parks Fdn Seattle, WA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| City of Tukwila Tukwila, WA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Congolese Integration Network Seatac, WA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Cocreative Culture Tukwila, WA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Afrcn Young DRMERS Empmnt Prog Intl Fedl Way, WA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| America Scores Seattle, WA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| City of Burien Burien, WA | Program Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,059,889 | $2,062,081 | $1,827,256 | $160,068 | 17 |
| 2023 | $825,064 | $1,850,484 | $1,328,954 | $23,510 | 3 |
| 2022 | $303,534 | $1,260,364 | $1,530,905 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $574,075 | $1,049,128 | $647,036 | $40,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $171,983 | $1,524,743 | $1,519,897 | $187,000 | 26 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Rave’s stated mission is to build small fields for free play and invest in programs that use soccer to inspire youth and strengthen communities. Its website identifies three strategic focus areas: removing barriers and increasing access to free play; using soccer to strengthen communities; and using soccer to inspire health, learning, and joy.
Rave’s annual Community Grants fund organizations using soccer to promote free play, community growth, and youth development. Its 2024 filing also describes programs including Goals for Art, Adopt-a-School, Science of Soccer, and the Sports Media Institute, along with a One Ball program intended to provide soccer balls to children in need.
Grantees include soccer, parks, youth-development, and community organizations. Washington State Youth Soccer describes its mission as fostering young people’s physical, mental, and emotional growth through soccer. Seattle Parks Foundation says it partners with communities to champion thriving and equitable parks and public spaces. America SCORES Seattle says it inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and build confidence and character. The Congolese Integration Network describes its mission as educating, ushering, and leading for a thriving community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Rave reported 17 grants totaling $160,068. Awards ranged from $5,415 to $30,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest listed grants included $30,000 to Washington Youth Soccer Association, $16,145 to Dragons FC, and $10,000 each to Chief Leschi Schools and Seattle Parks Foundation. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Washington recipients.
Rave’s website reported that its 2025 Community Grants awarded more than $100,000 to 16 organizations. The separate World Cup Legacy Grants program is designed to provide three-year funding to 11 organizations across Washington, with $26,000 per organization in 2026, $26,000 in 2027, and $13,000 in 2028.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fred Mendoza as chair, Chris Baird as vice chair, David Chen as treasurer, and Maya Mendoza-Exstrom as secretary. It lists Adrian Hanauer, Alyssa Moir, Ann Yoo, Eric Ochieng, James Riley, and Jennifer Molina as members.
Rave Foundation is led by Fred Mendoza, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred Mendoza
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Hanauer
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Moir
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Baird
Vice Chair
Vice President & Secretary → Member, 2022
Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Chen
Treasurer
Treasurer → Member, 2022
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ochieng
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Vasquez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Meyers
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Levesque
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Cowles
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Scott
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Riley
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamar Neagle
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Giger
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shivaas Gulati
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Molina
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Yoo
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya Mendoza-Exstrom
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ashley Fosberg (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Maya Mendoza Exstrom (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Tomozawa (2022–2023) — Member
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 Rave Foundation
How much does Rave Foundation give each year?
Rave Foundation gave $160K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24K across 3 grants.
What is Rave Foundation's typical grant size?
Rave Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,416, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rave Foundation give grants?
Rave Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants) and Tukwila, WA (3 grants).
Does Rave Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Rave Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are Rave Foundation's largest grantees?
Rave Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wa Youth Soccer Assoc ($30,000), Dragons FC ($16,145) and Chief Leschi Schools ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rave Foundation?
Rave Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Rave Foundation fund?
Rave’s stated mission is to build small fields for free play and invest in programs that use soccer to inspire youth and strengthen communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rave Foundation?
The Community Grants page describes an annual online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rave Foundation's EIN?
Rave Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3932075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rave Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rave-foundation-morg_8f0c9adbff314aed94779a316e5536e8
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