The Rauch Family Foundation
The Rauch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Upland, California. Established in 1989 by Dudley and Ceci Rauch, it supports health and health equity in the Inland Empire, global health, and disaster relief and preparedness.
The Rauch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rauch Family Foundation gave $14.8M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $264K), mostly in California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,769,455
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $263,740
- +53.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,500
- Total assets
- $107,698,296
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (14 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (66% 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 Rauch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website separately describes scheduled requests for funding inquiries in specified areas.
- Review Cycle
- The disaster-related funding inquiry is scheduled to open September 1, 2026; no closing deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- The disaster-related funding inquiry is scheduled to open September 1, 2026; no closing deadline is stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 136 Emerson Street, Upland, CA 91784
Phone: (714) 990-1040
Website: https://therauchfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rauch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The American Red Cross - Inland Empire Blood Clinic ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 232 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus includes the Inland Empire of California and communities across the developing world. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (66%), followed by Washington, DC (14%), New York (12%), Georgia (7%), and Massachusetts (1%). The foundation’s announced disaster-related inquiry for 2026 prioritizes initiatives serving Caribbean communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rauch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 56 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $414K; repeat grants $214K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $2.2M (2020) to $33.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $14.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Red Cross - Inland Empire Blood Clinic Santa Ana, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $2,500,000 |
| Helen Keller Through Givewell- VIT a Supplementation (Madagascar Project) New York, NY | Restricted Annual Giving | $1,500,000 |
| World Food Program USA Washington DC, DC | Restricted Annual Giving | $1,500,000 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center Apple Valley, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $1,001,055 |
| Carter Center - 20222023 Trachoma Interventions in Sudan Project Atlanta, GA | Restricted Annual Giving | $1,000,000 |
| Dignity Health - SBMC San Bernardino, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $1,000,000 |
| Givewell Malaria Consortium Oakland, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $880,000 |
| Givewell - the Clinton Health Access Initiative (Chai) Oakland, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $800,000 |
| The Heal Initiative San Francisco, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $500,000 |
| Feeding America Riverside & San Bernardino Counties Riverside, CA | Restricted Annual Giving | $500,000 |
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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 | $107,698,296 | $9,719,131 | $15,391,128 | $14,769,455 | 56 | $14,769,455 | $9,120,883 | $14,691,151 |
| 2023 | $108,090,000 | $9,318,034 | $10,675,271 | $9,983,000 | 58 | $9,983,000 | $8,638,219 | $11,114,916 |
| 2022 | $111,380,678 | $2,652,926 | $8,861,665 | $8,218,250 | 44 | $8,218,250 | $2,014,896 | $10,414,864 |
| 2021 | $113,857,071 | $13,934,686 | $33,854,667 | $33,150,447 | 35 | $33,151,942 | $13,231,961 | $11,721,973 |
| 2020 | $121,608,420 | $115,045,743 | $2,568,351 | $2,211,139 | 39 | — | $4,765,347 | $6,697,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rauch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.7M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in the Inland Empire of California and across the developing world. Its three primary focus areas are Health and Health Equity in the Inland Empire, Global Health, and Disaster Relief and Preparedness. It also supports a small number of arts organizations in honor of its founders.
For Inland Empire health and health equity, the foundation describes support for accessible clinics, healthcare workforce development, and social determinants of health, including child welfare, education access, healthcare access and quality, nutritious food and physical activity, and safe housing. Examples of supported organizations include clinics and medical centers, housing and family-service organizations, and education programs. Among the grantees’ own stated missions, House of Ruth says it works to prevent domestic violence and ensure the safety and well-being of those affected; Bright Prospect says it supports first-generation, low-income students through college admission, success, and graduation; and Hope Through Housing Foundation says it works to break generational poverty through policy advocacy and programs.
The foundation’s global health focus includes international programs addressing malaria, trachoma, child malnutrition, and access to clean water. Its website also identifies disaster relief and preparedness as a focus area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $14,769,455. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,500,000, with a median grant of $77,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,500,000 to the American Red Cross – Inland Empire Blood Clinic; $1,500,000 each to Helen Keller through GiveWell for vitamin A supplementation and World Food Program USA; $1,001,055 to Providence St. Mary Medical Center; and $1,000,000 each to the Carter Center for a trachoma intervention project in Sudan and Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center. These grants were listed as restricted annual giving. Doctors Without Borders received $250,000 listed as unrestricted annual giving.
The foundation’s website describes scheduled funding inquiry rounds. It states that an inquiry opportunity for disaster risk reduction, pre-disaster staging, and long-term recovery, prioritizing initiatives serving Caribbean communities, is scheduled to open September 1, 2026. It also anticipates future opportunities in global health and, in 2027, Inland Empire health, Inland Empire vital conditions, and global and national disaster relief and recovery.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel Salen as president; Heather BR Watkins as secretary, director, and vice president; and Jesse Salen and Olivia Watkins as directors.
The Rauch Family Foundation is led by Samuel Salen, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Salen
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$120K (2021) → $150K (2024)
Heather Br Watkins
Secretary, Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Watkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Salen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter B. Obbard (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Samuel Salen (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Rauch Family Foundation
How much does The Rauch Family Foundation give each year?
The Rauch Family Foundation gave $14.8M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.0M across 58 grants.
What is The Rauch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rauch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $77,500, and its average grant was $263,740, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rauch Family Foundation that year got $414K on average.
Where does The Rauch Family Foundation give grants?
The Rauch Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Bernardino, CA (6 grants), Upland, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Pomona, CA (4 grants).
Does The Rauch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of The Rauch Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted Annual Giving" (17 grants).
Who are The Rauch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rauch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The American Red Cross - Inland Empire Blood Clinic ($2,500,000), Helen Keller Through Givewell- VIT a Supplementation (Madagascar Project) ($1,500,000) and World Food Program USA ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rauch Family Foundation?
The Rauch Family Foundation reported $107.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rauch Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in the Inland Empire of California and across the developing world. Its three primary focus areas are Health and Health Equity in the Inland Empire, Global Health, and Disaster Relief and Preparedness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rauch Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rauch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rauch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1888280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rauch Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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