Raynier Institute & Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 91-1644205 Website

Raynier Institute & Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Established with its IRS ruling in 1994, the organization operates as a private corporation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$70.1M

+1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.2M

-1.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$53K

-1.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raynier Institute & Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000

Average Grant

$55,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in three states: Washington, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Pennsylvania, Washington, and New York account for 81% of all grants. Overall grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $8.2M (54%)

Washington $6.1M (40%)

New York $220K (1%)

Nevada $200K (1%)

Texas $160K (1%)

Oregon $100K (1%)

Florida $75K (0%)

Virginia $53K (0%)

+7 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaAmblerArlingtonAustinBala CynwydBarnesvilleBellevueBellinghamBensalemBernvilleBlue BellBrooklynBroomallDeerfieldDoylestownDuvallEverettFlourtownFriday HarborGeigertown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $70.1M
Annual Income: $27.6M
Tax Status: Contributions are tax-deductible

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$70,121,821	$68,817,431	$69,359,982
Revenue	$5,957,932	$4,130,903	$1,934,364
Expenses	$4,656,132	$4,673,454	$5,199,194
Qualifying Distributions	$4,383,325	$4,428,277	$4,929,696
Net Investment Income	$5,731,688	$3,925,388	$1,688,004
Distributable Amount	$4,833,405	$4,366,902	$4,432,256

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 Providence General Foundation ($300,000), Byerschool Foundation ($250,000), Founding Forward ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
9TH AND 10TH HORSE CAVALRY BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM TACOMA, WA	GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
ANCILLAE-ASSUMPTA ACADEMY WYNCOTE, PA	GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
ANGEL FLIGHT EAST BLUE BELL, PA	GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
ANGELS FOR ANGELS SEATTLE, WA	ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES	$5,000
B INSPIRED PHILADELPHIA INC PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED	$20,000
BECKET FUND WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
BEYOND THE SURFACE SAN DIEGO, CA	CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN & WATER PROJECT	$2,500
BOROUGH OF STONE HARBOR STONE HARBOR, NJ	STONE HARBOR VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. 1	$2,500
BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA	TO REBUILD AND RECONSTRUCT A PLAY YARD FOR RUSSELL BYERS CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS	$250,000
CASA FARNESE INC PHILADELPHIA, PA	CHARITABLE EVENT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Administrative Contact:

Jeff Hauser
1425 Broadway #10
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206.384.6736
Email: jhauser@raynier.org

The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL VALUCCI	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
EDWARD GARDNER	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	1	—
ROBERT WARTH	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Raynier Institute & Foundation?

Raynier Institute & Foundation operates on a preselected grantmaking model and does not accept unsolicited applications, letters of inquiry, or other materials from prospective grantees. The foundation is the sole originator of its grant-making activity. **Grant Activity:** • Total grants awarded: 394 grants totaling $21.8M • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant size: $55,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $650,000 • Annual distribution (2020-2023): Between $3.9M and $9.6M • Peak grantmaking ye…

Where does Raynier Institute & Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Raynier Institute & Foundation award?

In 2024, Raynier Institute & Foundation awarded 80 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Raynier Institute & Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Raynier Institute & Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Raynier Institute & Foundation's EIN?

Raynier Institute & Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1644205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.