Raven Trust Fund
Raven Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing lists 65 grants totaling $3,866,227, with grant purposes described as general support for public charities.
Raven Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Raven Trust Fund gave $3.9M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Washington. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,866,227
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,480
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $53,499,004
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (11 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Raven Trust Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 999 Third Avenue 3400, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 674-3000
Website: https://raventrustfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raven Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oxbow Center ($3.6M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 337 grants of 350 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. However, the listed 2024 grants also include a $5,000 grant to the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Raven Trust Fund open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 64 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $328K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% 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 $2.2M (2021) to $4.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxbow Center Carnation, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $3,570,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $25,000 |
| Discovery Institute Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $15,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $11,227 |
| Artsfund (CCA) Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Farestart Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Pacific Science Center Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Path for Global Health Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Stewardship Partners Seattle, WA | General Support for All Public Charities | $10,000 |
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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 | $53,499,004 | $3,640,859 | $4,381,491 | $3,866,227 | 65 | $3,919,170 | $3,185,432 | $3,218,041 |
| 2023 | $51,883,915 | $2,301,783 | $4,652,386 | $4,145,023 | 68 | $4,186,584 | $2,079,001 | $3,068,966 |
| 2022 | $47,820,424 | $5,236,859 | $3,962,463 | $3,490,750 | 69 | $3,532,323 | $4,812,145 | $3,177,058 |
| 2021 | $58,685,488 | $5,867,969 | $2,696,802 | $2,219,275 | 74 | $2,266,732 | $5,279,472 | $3,285,713 |
| 2020 | $51,655,494 | $6,054,831 | $2,568,330 | $2,252,750 | 74 | — | $5,820,863 | $2,509,149 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grant records show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Discovery Institute describes its mission as advancing a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation through education, research, and analysis. Technology Access Foundation says it works with public education to create transformative learning opportunities for students and teachers of color. Stewardship Partners says it helps private landowners restore and preserve Washington’s natural landscapes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $3,866,227. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,570,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $3,570,000 to Oxbow Center in Carnation, Washington. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Woodland Park Zoo and $15,000 to Discovery Institute, both in Seattle. Technology Access Foundation received $11,227; ArtsFund, FareStart, Pacific Science Center Foundation, Path for Global Health, Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund, Stewardship Partners, Teach For America, and United Way of King County each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Beck as vice president, secretary, and trustee.
Raven Trust Fund is led by Judith Beck, Vice President, Secretary & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Beck
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom A. Alberg (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer
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 Raven Trust Fund
How much does Raven Trust Fund give each year?
Raven Trust Fund gave $3.9M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 68 grants.
What is Raven Trust Fund's typical grant size?
Raven Trust Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $59,480, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raven Trust Fund that year got $328K on average.
Where does Raven Trust Fund give grants?
Raven Trust Fund gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (48 grants) and Carnation, WA (3 grants).
Does Raven Trust Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Raven Trust Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Raven Trust Fund's largest grantees?
Raven Trust Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Oxbow Center ($3,570,000), Woodland Park Zoo ($25,000) and Discovery Institute ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Raven Trust Fund?
Raven Trust Fund reported $53.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raven Trust Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grant records show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Discovery Institute describes its mission as advancing a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation through education, research, and analysis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raven Trust Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Raven Trust Fund 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 October 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Raven Trust Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/raven-trust-fund-morg_b98b928d13ce49578060de5901740929
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