The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Scottsdale, AZ EIN: 86-0687758

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $138K. Net investment income was $309K.

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation at a glance

In short: The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation gave $138K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $138K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$137,719
+68.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$137,719
+68.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$137,719
Total assets
$3,028,192
-3.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

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

Who The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Phoenix Seminary: $138KPhoenix Seminary$138K

The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Seminary ($138K).

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

ScottsdaleOntarioKansas CityLakesidePhoenix

How The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 231% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 119% of 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$50K$100K$150K3 grants2020 2 grants2021 3 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $138K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $138K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Phoenix Seminary Scottsdale, AZScholarships & Books$137,719
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$3,028,192$308,593$184,141$137,7191$179,179$308,593$150,640
2023$3,126,530$210,765$165,197$81,7761$81,776$210,765$148,022
2022$3,004,157$299,900$228,350$46,6093$158,364$263,865$158,364
2021$3,395,685$153,380$628,322$41,6682$623,791$152,886$189,806
2020$3,288,504$-2,341$87,211$83,2953—$33,470$196,410

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation is led by David J Rauch, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • David J Rauch

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $35K (2022) → $20K (2024)

  • Julia L Christensen

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $25K (2022) → $20K (2024)

  • William Christensen

    Director

    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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

David J Rauch — President: $20KDavid J RauchPresident$20KJulia L Christensen — Director: $20KJulia L ChristensenDirector$20K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to David J Rauch (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation

How much does The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation give each year?

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation gave $138K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 1 grant.

How large is The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation?

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation operate?

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Missouri, Montana.

What is The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation's EIN?

The Raymond and June Kuns Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0687758. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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