The Rainis Family Foundation
The Rainis Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm City, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $353K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Rainis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rainis Family Foundation gave $183K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,500
- +3550.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,071
- +421.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $352,781
- +172.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rainis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cristo Rey High School ($150K). Together the top 7 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rainis Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 403% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $183K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey High School New York, NY | Financial operating assistance | $150,000 |
| The Gregorian University Foundation New York, NY | Financial operating assistance | $10,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Financial operating assistance | $5,000 |
| Xavier High School New York, NY | Financial operating assistance | $5,000 |
| St Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ | Financial operating assistance | $5,000 |
| Hope Rural School Indiantown, FL | Financial operating assistance | $5,000 |
| Several Sources Shelters Ramsey, NJ | Financial operating assistance | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352,781 | $406,457 | $183,077 | $182,500 | 7 | $183,030 | $3,457 | — |
| 2024 | $129,401 | $3,377 | $5,582 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,525 | $3,377 | — |
| 2023 | $131,606 | $4,099 | $5,848 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,685 | $4,099 | $7,823 |
| 2022 | $133,355 | $11,720 | $37,607 | $36,250 | 10 | $37,607 | $11,720 | $9,195 |
| 2021 | $159,242 | $153,929 | $51,860 | $51,250 | 27 | $51,860 | $47,909 | $4,484 |
| 2020 | $57,173 | $3 | $5,500 | $4,700 | 11 | — | $3 | $3,240 |
| 2019 | $62,670 | — | $24,232 | $23,400 | 29 | — | — | $3,228 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rainis Family Foundation is led by Eugene C Rainis, Chair & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene C Rainis
Chair & President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David G Rainis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rainis Peters
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark E Rainis
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Rainis Family Foundation
How much does The Rainis Family Foundation give each year?
The Rainis Family Foundation gave $183K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Rainis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rainis Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,071, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rainis Family Foundation give grants?
The Rainis Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Rainis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rainis Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rainis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rainis Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cristo Rey High School ($150,000), The Gregorian University Foundation ($10,000) and Fordham University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rainis Family Foundation?
The Rainis Family Foundation reported $353K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $406K.
What is The Rainis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rainis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3941787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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