Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Auburn, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Alabama.
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc gave $137K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,000
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,538
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $41,083
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% 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 Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 306 Persimmon Drive, Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: (334) 826-6143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Au Eagles Program ($15K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $18K (2022) to $159K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Au Eagles Program Auburn, AL | Provides Post-Secondary Education to Students with Intellectual Disabilities | $15,000 |
| Baby Steps Auburn, AL | To provide pregnant women at auburn university with resources and support they need | $15,000 |
| East Alabama Food Bank Auburn, AL | Feed the Hungry | $15,000 |
| Women's Hope Medical Clinic Auburn, AL | Care for Women with Unexpected Preganancy. | $15,000 |
| Our House Auburn, AL | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Marriage in Focus Auburn, AL | General Donation | $12,000 |
| 20TH Special Forces Society Birmingham, AL | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Mercy Medical Auburn, AL | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Highlands College Birmingham, AL | Religious Organization | $6,000 |
| Power of Will Auburn, AL | To support and enhance the lives of sarcoma patients and their loved ones | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,083 | $164,498 | $167,158 | $137,000 | 13 | $137,000 | $3,312 |
| 2023 | $43,743 | $117,727 | $177,651 | $158,500 | 13 | $158,500 | $3,211 |
| 2022 | $103,667 | $105,166 | $32,065 | $18,000 | 4 | $18,000 | $2,467 |
| 2021 | $30,566 | $102,248 | $100,583 | $86,000 | 8 | $86,000 | $2,778 |
| 2020 | $28,901 | $105,082 | $88,984 | $71,275 | 9 | — | $2,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
No separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including student-moms, pregnancy support, food assistance, health care, marriage, services for people with intellectual disabilities, and equine-assisted activities.
Among the recipients, Baby Steps describes its mission as empowering and supporting student-moms. Women’s Hope Medical Clinic says it serves young women experiencing unplanned pregnancy through pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal clinics, and parenting-skills education. Storybook Farm says it provides equine-assisted activities for children experiencing serious illness, delays, disabilities, or personal tragedy. Power of Will describes its mission as supporting sarcoma patients and their loved ones.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $137,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $12,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $15,000 each to AU Eagles Program, Baby Steps, East Alabama Food Bank, Women’s Hope Medical Clinic, and Our House; $12,000 each to Marriage in Focus and Mercy Medical; and $6,000 each to Highlands College, Power of Will, Storybook Farm, and The Exceptional Foundation of EA. The filing describes the grants to Marriage in Focus and Mercy Medical as general donations. Grantee-provided descriptions say Marriage in Focus equips couples with biblical principles for marriage, while Mercy Medical and Trinity Health provide community-based health care addressing the whole person.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn Rabren as chairman of the board. It also lists Matt Rabren, Mike Rabren, Mike Machen, Brian Keeter, Ron Anders, Kirk Anders, Brad Meadows, Matt White, and Alvin Bresler as board members.
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc is led by Jon Rabren, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 21 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Rabren
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Rabren
Chairman of Board & Incorpo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Rabren II
Honorary Board of Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Bresler
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Meadows
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Keeter
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Ward
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Che Odom
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Rabren
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Drescher
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Anders
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Rabren
Board of Directors & Incorp
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt White
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Machen
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rabren
Board of Directors & Incorp
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Anders
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Thomas
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Cannon
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Rabren
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Evans
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Kilgro
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brittany Rabren (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Cindy Logan (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Parker (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Natalie Rabren (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
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 Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc
How much does Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc give each year?
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc gave $137K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 13 grants.
What is Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $10,538, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc give grants?
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, AL (10 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Au Eagles Program ($15,000), Baby Steps ($15,000) and East Alabama Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc?
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including student-moms, pregnancy support, food assistance, health care, marriage, services for people with intellectual disabilities, and equine-assisted activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's EIN?
Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2337096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Travis L Rabren Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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