Raynie Foundation

CHAMPAIGN, IL EIN: 13-6086825

The Raynie Foundation is a private foundation established in Illinois and based in Champaign, IL. It has been tax-exempt since November 1957. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and functions as a family foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$179K

+17.8% YoY

Grant Count

+1.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+15.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raynie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose centers on charitable giving and aid to charitable purposes. Its funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Beekeeping, Organic Farming, and Agriculture
Agricultural Education
Food Safety

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Illinois
District of Columbia
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $201K (32%)

New York $117K (19%)

District of Columbia $109K (17%)

California $55K (9%)

Alabama $27K (4%)

Kansas $25K (4%)

Colorado $18K (3%)

Georgia $18K (3%)

+10 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Virginia

Cities

Albert LeaArlingtonBaltimoreBrunswickChampaignChicagoDenverGlen RockGoletaHagerstownHarlanKansas CityLenexaLittle RockLos AngelesMahometMontgomeryNew YorkPalmettoPark Ridge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $2,193,705
Total Revenue: $88,226
Total Expenses: $174,800
Net Income: -$86,574
Total Liabilities: $0

Investment Income:

2023: $89,934
2022: $64,655 (39.1% increase year-over-year)

Staffing:

0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,164,395	$2,193,705	$2,285,361
Revenue	$173,104	$88,226	$185,173
Expenses	$204,013	$174,800	$175,462
Qualifying Distributions	$202,414	$172,203	$170,434
Net Investment Income	$98,651	$91,376	$60,501
Distributable Amount	$206,692	$180,015	$155,676

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

229 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Action Aid Usa ($5,000), Alzheimer Association ($5,000), American Civil Liberties Union Foun ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACTION AID USA WASHINGTON, DC	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$5,000
ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$5,000
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUN NEW YORK, NY	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$5,000
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEAR NEW YORK, NY	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$1,500
AMERICARES PARK RIDGE, IL	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$5,000
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK, NY	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$5,000
BOOKS FOR AFRICA SAINT PAUL, MN	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$2,000
C-U AT HOME CHAMPAIGN, IL	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$3,000
CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY WASHINGTON, DC	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$5,000
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY CHAMPAIGN, IL	AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KRISTIN SAFANIE	TRUSTEE	—	—
SUSAN LOWRY	TRUSTEE	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 1610 Crabapple Ln, Champaign, IL 61822-3313
Telephone: 217-352-4705
EIN: 13-6086825

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Raynie Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose centers on charitable giving and aid to charitable purposes. Its funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Beekeeping, Organic Farming, and Agriculture • Agricultural Education • Food Safety

How do I apply for a grant from Raynie Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $500–$5,500 • Recent grants made include $5,000 awards to Direct Relief, Doctors without Borders USA, and Equal Justice Initiative • In 2023, the foundation made 54 grants totaling approximately $79,500 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Direct Relief ($5,000) • Doctors without Borders USA ($5,000) • Equal Justice Initiative ($5,000) • University of Illinois Foundation (among other grantees)

Where does Raynie Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Illinois • District of Columbia • New York

What size grants does Raynie Foundation award?

In 2024, Raynie Foundation awarded 56 grants totaling $179K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Raynie Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Raynie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.