Raven Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1997. The foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation with a focus on supporting charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.5M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
65
-4.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-2.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raven Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving for the arts, education, and environmental conservation. The foundation primarily funds general support for public charities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants totaling approximately $4,033,000 in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Washington, Idaho, and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $53,499,004 (2024)
- Total assets: $51,883,915 (2023)
- Total giving: $3,866,227 (2024)
- Total expenses: $4,652,386 (2023)
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $680,359
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,789,630
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,499,004 | $51,883,915 | $47,820,424 |
| Revenue | $3,640,859 | $2,301,783 | $5,236,859 |
| Expenses | $4,381,491 | $4,652,386 | $3,962,463 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,919,170 | $4,186,584 | $3,532,323 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,185,432 | $2,079,001 | $4,812,145 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,218,041 | $3,068,966 | $3,177,058 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oxbow Center ($3,570,000), Discovery Institute ($15,000), Artsfund (cca) ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADA DEVELOPERS ACADEMY SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $1,000 |
| AKIN (FKA CHILDHAVEN) SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $1,000 |
| AMARA PARENTING AND ADOPTION SERVICES SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $5,000 |
| ARBORETUM FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $1,000 |
| ARTSFUND (CCA) SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $10,000 |
| BIKE WORKS SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $1,000 |
| BURKE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $5,000 |
| CAMP KOREY CARNATION, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $5,000 |
| CASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA (KCTS TV KCTS 9) SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $5,000 |
| CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Judith Beck — Vice President, Secretary, and Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH BECK | VP/SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 30 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 999 3rd Ave, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98104-4046
- Phone: 206-674-3000
- Website: raventrustfund.org
- EIN: 91-1816037
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Raven Trust Fund fund?
The foundation provides giving for the arts, education, and environmental conservation. The foundation primarily funds general support for public charities.
How do I apply for a grant from Raven Trust Fund?
**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Total giving: $3,866,227 (based on 2024 IRS filing) • Typical award range: $500–$3,732,000 • Recent notable grants include: • Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment: $3,732,000 (2023) • Seattle Aquarium: $105,000 (2023) • Woodland Park Zoo: $25,000 (2023) The foundation made 42 grants totaling approximately $4,033,000 in 2023. **Grant Type:** General support for public charities
Where does Raven Trust Fund make grants?
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Washington, Idaho, and Hawaii.
What size grants does Raven Trust Fund award?
In 2024, Raven Trust Fund awarded 65 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Raven Trust Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Raven Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $3.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Raven Trust Fund's EIN?
Raven Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1816037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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