Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Palm Desert, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,705 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $32,570 and the largest $32,571. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$325,705
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$32,570
- Largest grant$32,571
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $365,070 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $317,460 | 11 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $365,070 | 11 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $325,705 | 10 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $325,705 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amer Soc for Prev of Cruelty of Ani | Charitable | $32,571 |
| Humane Soc of the US | Charitable | $32,571 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable | $32,571 |
| Catholic League for Religion & Civi | Charitable | $32,571 |
| Focus | Charitable | $32,571 |
| Amer Center for Law & Justice | Charitable | $32,570 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Charitable | $32,570 |
| Cardinal Newman Society | Charitable | $32,570 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Charitable | $32,570 |
| Pet Smart Charities | Charitable | $32,570 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifton G Lamb
- Margaret Claggett
- Dana Tarnow
Questions people ask
Does Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust give?
$325,705 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $32,570.
Who runs Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Clifton G Lamb (Trustee), Margaret Claggett (Director) and Dana Tarnow (Director).
What does Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.