The Raf Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Bala Cynwyd, PA EIN: 23-2331199
Arts and culturePerforming artsDanceBalletEducation

The Raf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K.

Key facts about The Raf Foundation

In short: The Raf Foundation gave $200K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
23-2331199
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$200,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$100,000
Median grant
$100,000
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about The Raf Foundation

How much does The Raf Foundation give each year?

The Raf Foundation gave $200K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 2 grants.

How The Raf Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$200K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$100K

+0.0% YoY

About The Raf Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Raf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K.

Focus Areas

Arts and culturePerforming artsDanceBalletEducation
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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Philadelphia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.5202020212022202320242025
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grants20202 grants20212 grants20221 grants20232 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: $150KJewish Federation of GreaterPhiladelphia$150KBoys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia: $50KBoys & Girls Clubs ofPhiladelphia$50K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

<$50K4$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PASUPPORT JEWISH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA$150,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PASUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN IN PHILADELPHIA$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Raf Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Esther G. Fox

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy A. Fox

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Robert A. Fox (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culturePerforming artsDanceBalletEducation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Raf Foundation?

The Raf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Raf Foundation operate?

The Raf Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What is The Raf Foundation's EIN?

The Raf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2331199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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