Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation
The Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations whose listed purposes involve Christian ministry, education, and human services.
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), top state Minnesota. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,224,000
- +75.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,207
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $15,688,441
- +18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (48% 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 Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 415 Se 7Th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (651) 423-6152
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Life Missions ($367K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 117 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 32% to Florida, 8% to New York, 6% to Kentucky, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $439K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Life Missions Lake Mary, FL | Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $367,000 |
| University of Northwestern St. Paul, MN | Development of Classical Education Program | $200,000 |
| Transform Our World Minneapolis, MN | Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $178,000 |
| Center of Studies in Global Christianity Port Chester, NY | Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $100,000 |
| Heart of Africa Wilmore, KY | Empower Africans in Their Ministries | $70,000 |
| Dignity for the Amputee Int'l Corcoran, MN | Support of Human Services for Amputees | $20,000 |
| Merciful Recovery Counseling & Coaching Richfield, MN | Provide Counseling Services for Addiction | $20,000 |
| MN Adult Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | Provide Counseling Services for Addiction | $20,000 |
| Mothers Choice USA Montrose, CO | Provide Services for Crisis Pregnancies | $20,000 |
| The House Church Eagan, MN | Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $20,000 |
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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 | $15,688,441 | $3,631,532 | $1,254,894 | $1,224,000 | 29 | $1,224,000 | $1,700,892 | $1,151,806 |
| 2023 | $13,300,231 | $1,411,761 | $729,106 | $698,800 | 26 | $698,800 | $869,481 | $906,728 |
| 2022 | $12,617,576 | $1,906,087 | $462,474 | $438,500 | 12 | $438,500 | $1,692,427 | $910,076 |
| 2021 | $11,208,979 | $3,657,456 | $801,497 | $752,000 | 24 | $752,000 | $3,155,058 | $975,895 |
| 2020 | $8,318,004 | $1,402,917 | $929,193 | $915,130 | 26 | — | $519,970 | $703,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Christian ministry, classical education, addiction counseling, services for amputees, crisis pregnancies, and community education and health services.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Christian Life Missions says it meets people’s needs while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Heart of Africa says it provides religious and educational support for African communities. Breakthrough Ministries describes programs serving people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty and sharing the Christian faith. University of Northwestern – St. Paul describes itself as a Christian university focused on higher education and media, with a mission that includes equipping believers to grow intellectually and spiritually.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,224,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $367,000, with a median of $12,000. Earlier reported grantmaking was $698,800 across 26 grants in 2023 and $438,500 across 12 grants in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $367,000 to Christian Life Missions for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ; $200,000 to University of Northwestern for development of a classical education program; $178,000 to Transform Our World for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and $100,000 to the Center of Studies in Global Christianity for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Other grants included $70,000 to Heart of Africa to empower Africans in their ministries and $20,000 each to Dignity for the Amputee Int’l, Merciful Recovery Counseling & Coaching, and MN Adult Teen Challenge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond B Pinson as president/director; Kathleen A Pinson as secretary/director; Joshua Pinson as treasurer/board member; and Anne Pinson, Robert Schmidt, and Noah Pinson as board members.
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation is led by Raymond B. Pinson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond B. Pinson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Pinson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Pinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Pinson
Treasurer & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Pinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schmidt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation
How much does Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation give each year?
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $699K across 26 grants.
What is Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $42,207, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation give grants?
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants), Apple Valley, MN (2 grants) and Lakeville, MN (2 grants).
Does Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ" (17 grants).
Who are Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christian Life Missions ($367,000), University of Northwestern ($200,000) and Transform Our World ($178,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation?
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Christian ministry, classical education, addiction counseling, services for amputees, crisis pregnancies, and community education and health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's EIN?
Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1922232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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