The Raven Foundation
The Raven Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grass Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32K in total assets.
The Raven Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $31,545
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,500
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $11,070
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Raven Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Raven Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $13K (2021). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Voice Communications Nevada City, CA | GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,500 |
| Madeleine Curtis Nevada City, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Ohmapi Nature Project Special Education Nevada City, CA | Grant/Donation | $590 |
| Benefit Bowolin Foundation Sant Paul, CA | Grant/Donation | $400 |
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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 | $31,545 | $7,500 | $11,070 | — | — | — | — | $220 |
| 2023 | $36,025 | $11,818 | $12,522 | — | — | — | — | $180 |
| 2022 | $34,669 | $4,500 | $35,099 | $12,490 | 6 | $12,490 | — | $359 |
| 2021 | $65,594 | $20,000 | $18,758 | $12,508 | 7 | $12,508 | — | $430 |
| 2020 | $64,026 | $21,044 | $10,448 | $1,300 | 2 | — | $19 | $4,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raven Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Raven Foundation's only listed officer is Susan S. Lee, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan S. Lee
Founder
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Raven Foundation
How large is The Raven Foundation?
The Raven Foundation reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
Where does The Raven Foundation operate?
The Raven Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
How much is The Raven Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Raven Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Raven Foundation's EIN?
The Raven Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3728545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work The Raven Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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