The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Charles, IL EIN: 82-1583670

The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Saint Charles, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it made $996 in qualifying distributions.

The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP at a glance

Revenue (2022)
$459
Qualifying distributions (2022)
$996
Expenses (2022)
$1,414
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Chicago

How The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP 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

$0$200$400$6001 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022

In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $500.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Chicago Food Bank Chicago, ILProvide 3,000 meals to individuals in need$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2022—$459$1,414——$996$59
2021$1,354——————
2020$1,357$700$510$5001—$55

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP reported a distributable amount of $59 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP is led by Patrice Washington, President Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Patrice Washington

    President Executive Director

    Executive Director → President Executive Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Washington

    Director

    Direor Secretaryct → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Washington

    Director

    Director Secretary → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ray Washington

    Treasurer

    Director & Treasurer → Director Treasurer, 2021

    Director Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Linda Washington Robinson (2020) — Director & Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP

What is The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP?

The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Saint Charles, IL.

Where does The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP operate?

The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP has awarded grants in Illinois.

How much is The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP reported a distributable amount of $59 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP's EIN?

The Ray G and Patrice C Washington Foundation NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1583670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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