The Raskin Family Foundation
The Raskin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Carlsbad, California. It reported $30,500 in grants to 20 organizations in 2024. Its filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and gives preferential consideration to medical research and community-service-oriented programs.
The Raskin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raskin Family Foundation gave $31K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,500
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,525
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $477,630
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Raskin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should state the charity’s name, the amount requested, and the nature and purpose of the activities the funds would support. The filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards, but medical research and community-service-oriented programs receive preferential consideration.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Raskin President
Mailing address: 3355 Ridgecrest Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (818) 415-5359
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raskin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Skirball Cultural Center ($12K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 16% each to Maryland and the District of Columbia, and 5% each to Tennessee and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Raskin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | To welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. | $12,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation Washington, DC | To support the organization providing services to work through legal and administrative processes, holding government accountable while concurrently educating the public. | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To support the organization in providing meals in response to humanitarian. | $2,000 |
| Abortion Care Tennessee Nashville, TN | To provide abortion funding directly to clinics for patients in need of financial assistance. | $1,500 |
| Baltimore Abortion Fund Inc Baltimore, MD | To provide abortion funding support for the organization to provide financial assistance to people who live in or travel to Maryland for abortion care. | $1,500 |
| Walk the Walk Foundation Annapolis, MD | To support children in need by empowering individuals to serve through their time, talents, and treasures. | $1,500 |
| Annapolis Dragon Boat Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | To promote the development of healthy bodies and spirits for men and women, to support recovery from breast cancer and all other cancers, and to grow friendships and teamwork. | $1,000 |
| Chloe and Maud Foundation Inc Washington, DC | To ensure that black and brown children have equal opportunity, encouragement, and access in the fields of dance and entrepreneurship. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association Los Angeles, CA | To support the organization in offering interest-free loans to individuals and families who may not qualify for normal lending. | $1,000 |
| New Village Arts Carlsbad, CA | To support the organization in promoting, producing, and performing art through theater. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477,630 | $52,319 | $38,571 | $30,500 | 20 | $30,514 | $45,762 | $25,522 |
| 2023 | $463,457 | $31,743 | $32,226 | $24,000 | 26 | $25,242 | $24,759 | $23,852 |
| 2022 | $463,900 | $12,038 | $40,666 | $31,820 | 27 | $32,364 | $5,386 | $26,081 |
| 2021 | $492,494 | $77,219 | $33,217 | $23,750 | 24 | $24,875 | $69,429 | $27,338 |
| 2020 | $446,965 | $28,576 | $33,228 | $24,600 | 30 | — | $21,583 | $26,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raskin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in cultural programming, food assistance, democracy and legal accountability, abortion care, children’s services, performing arts, interest-free lending, and cancer recovery. For example, the Skirball Cultural Center describes its mission as welcoming people of all communities through cultural experiences and fostering human connection; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and the Jewish Free Loan Association describes offering interest-free loans to people who may not qualify for normal financial resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $30,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $12,000 to the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to Democracy Forward Foundation and World Central Kitchen, and $1,500 each to Abortion Care Tennessee, Baltimore Abortion Fund, and Walk the Walk Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary M. Raskin as president and Laurie Shuman and Victoria R. Raskin as vice presidents.
The Raskin Family Foundation is led by Gary M. Raskin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary M. Raskin
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Shuman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria R. Raskin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Raskin Family Foundation
How much does The Raskin Family Foundation give each year?
The Raskin Family Foundation gave $31K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 26 grants.
What is The Raskin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Raskin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,525, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raskin Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Raskin Family Foundation give grants?
The Raskin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Annapolis, MD (3 grants).
Does The Raskin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Raskin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Raskin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Raskin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Skirball Cultural Center ($12,000), Democracy Forward Foundation ($2,000) and World Central Kitchen ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Raskin Family Foundation?
The Raskin Family Foundation reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Raskin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in cultural programming, food assistance, democracy and legal accountability, abortion care, children’s services, performing arts, interest-free lending, and cancer recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raskin Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Raskin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Raskin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4129953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Raskin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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