The William and Pamela Rayburn Family
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $14K.
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family at a glance
In short: The William and Pamela Rayburn Family gave $86K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,779
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,297
- -44.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,010,048
- +34.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The William and Pamela Rayburn Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Berea College ($75K). Together the top 6 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William and Pamela Rayburn Family gives
- In 2025 it paid out 253% 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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2025) to $103K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berea College Berea, KY | Rayburn Solar Energy Endowment Fund | $75,379 |
| Lighthouse Family Retreat Inc Alpharetta, GA | Childhood Cancer Family Sponsorship Retreat Project | $4,400 |
| Chicago Lights Chicago, IL | Tutoring program | $2,000 |
| Icna Relief USA Programs Inc Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USA a Corp Louisville, KY | Tropical Storm Barry relief efforts | $1,000 |
| Unbound Now Waco, TX | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,010,048 | $369,441 | $109,833 | $85,779 | 6 | $106,161 | $14,159 | $41,976 |
| 2024 | $750,440 | $371,731 | $118,033 | $103,000 | 4 | $116,347 | $19,846 | $28,360 |
| 2023 | $496,742 | $265,347 | $18,788 | — | — | $18,230 | $4,789 | $12,835 |
| 2022 | $250,183 | $250,183 | — | — | — | — | — | $832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Pamela Rayburn Family reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family is led by William F Rayburn, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William F Rayburn
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Rae Rayburn
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Albright
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drake Rayburn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Turk
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay McIntyre
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 William and Pamela Rayburn Family
How much does The William and Pamela Rayburn Family give each year?
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family gave $86K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $103K across 4 grants.
What is The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's typical grant size?
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $14,297, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William and Pamela Rayburn Family give grants?
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family gives mostly in Kentucky: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (5%).
Does The William and Pamela Rayburn Family give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's largest grantees?
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's largest 2025 grantees include Berea College ($75,379), Lighthouse Family Retreat Inc ($4,400) and Chicago Lights ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Pamela Rayburn Family?
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's EIN?
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3844015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The William and Pamela Rayburn Family 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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