Raynier Institute & Foundation
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.
Key facts about Raynier Institute & Foundation
- EIN
- 91-1644205
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,685,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 84
- Average grant
- $55,774
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (33 of 79, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raynier Institute & Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Raynier Institute & Foundation's 84 itemized 2025 grants were Pennsylvania (50%) and Washington (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (21 grants), Seattle, WA (19 grants), Telluride, CO (9 grants) and Wyncote, PA (2 grants). 63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Raynier Institute & Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 33 of 79 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+10.7% YoY
Grant Count
84
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+5.5% YoY
Grantmaking
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 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
Share of all 84 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $70.1M
- Annual Income: $27.6M
- Tax Status: Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
403 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Phffft Company Inc ($280,000), Founding Forward ($250,000), Germantown Friends School ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PHFFFT COMPANY INC Seattle, WA | SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL FOR THE JAMES RAY RESIDENCY AND TOURING PROGRAM AND VENUE ACQUISITION AT 1710 BROADWAY | $280,000 |
| FOUNDING FORWARD Valley Forge, PA | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
| GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 'PICTURE THIS' COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN - ALL SCHOOL COMMONS CAPITAL PROJECT | $250,000 |
| SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY Ambler, PA | FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ENSURE SUPPORT FOR FUTURE STUDENTS | $250,000 |
| ELUNA Philadelphia, PA | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON INC Philadelphia, PA | VALLEY GREEN RUN RESTORATION AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE | $200,000 |
| PROVIDENCE GENERAL FOUNDATION Everett, WA | FOR THE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA | PREVENTING RECURRENCE OF HORMONES-RECEPTOR POSITIVE BREAST CANCER PROJECT | $200,000 |
| BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Bellevue, WA | KBCS STATION RELOCATION AND IMPROVEMENT | $150,000 |
| GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Seattle, WA | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $150,000 |
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS 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?
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.
What size grants does Raynier Institute & Foundation award?
In 2025, Raynier Institute & Foundation awarded 84 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2025.
Does Raynier Institute & Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.