The Raleigh Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker LAKE ELMO, MN EIN: 20-1054002

The Raleigh Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE ELMO, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $783K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $126K.

Key facts about The Raleigh Foundation

EIN: 20-1054002
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $35,800
Grants made (2024): 23
Average grant: $1,557
Median grant: $500
Total assets: $782,587
Primary geography: Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who The Raleigh Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Raleigh Foundation's 23 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stillwater, MN (9 grants), Lake Elmo, MN (4 grants), St Paul, MN (4 grants) and Oakdale, MN (3 grants). 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$783K

+12.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$36K

-10.1% YoY

Grant Count

-14.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+5.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raleigh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Raleigh Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $200K (99%)

New York $1K (0%)

South Dakota $500 (0%)

Wisconsin $500 (0%)

States

Minnesota New York South Dakota Wisconsin

Cities

StillwaterLake ElmoSt PaulOakdaleMinneapolisCollegevilleCottage GroveRosevilleAberdeenBayportChanhassenDuluthEaganHudsonLindstromNew YorkNorthfieldRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$782,587	$694,927	$676,712
Revenue	$132,447	$65,231	$48,646
Expenses	$44,787	$47,016	$59,138
Qualifying Distributions	$37,898	$41,100	$50,588
Net Investment Income	$125,558	$59,315	$42,592
Distributable Amount	$38,733	$34,854	$36,514

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

138 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Family Means ($6,000), Christ Lutheran Church ($5,000), Guardian Angels Catholic Church ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Family Means Stillwater, MN	Counseling & therapy to build stronger communiities	$6,000
Christ Lutheran Church Lake Elmo, MN	Cover expenses & programs-stewardship to Maintain facility	$5,000
Guardian Angels Catholic Church Oakdale, MN	Operating budget-worship, education of the church.	$5,000
Valley Outreach Stillwater, MN	Help With food and emergency funds to bridge the crisis	$4,500
St Croix Area United Way Stillwater, MN	Support community organizations & resources for better life	$3,000
Stillwater Area Public Schools Stillwater, MN	Resources to enhance education of students	$2,500
United Way of Washington County Stillwater, MN	Sponsorship to give people opportunity for a better life	$2,000
Youth Advantage Stillwater, MN	Enrichment experiences For Youth	$1,100
Special Olympics Polar Plunge Minneapolis, MN	Support People with Intellectual disabilities	$1,000
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Lake Elmo, MN	Advance Research & Improve Treatments	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Donald T Raleigh	President/Secretary (thru May '24)	5	—
Snowell N Raleigh- VP Treasurer	(thru May '24)/ President (as of June)	5	—
Rebecca R Billingsley	Director	1	—
Elizabeth R Landherr	Director	1	—
Daniel D Raleigh	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Raleigh Foundation?

The Raleigh Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE ELMO, MN. It holds $783K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Raleigh Foundation?

As of 2024, The Raleigh Foundation holds $783K in total assets with $132K in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $36K in 2024.

Where does The Raleigh Foundation operate?

The Raleigh Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, New York, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Raleigh Foundation award?

In 2024, The Raleigh Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Raleigh Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Raleigh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.