Rayner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rayner Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$49,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,500 | 6 | $861,942 |
| 2024 | $34,500 | 5 | $933,280 |
| 2025 | $49,500 | 5 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Rayner Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $49,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vivalon (Fka Whistlestop) | General charitable - other | $15,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | General charitable - other | $15,000 |
| Extra Food | General charitable - other | $15,000 |
| Canal Alliance | General charitable - other | $2,500 |
| Fhar | General charitable - other | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Haynor
- Carol Rayner Co Fiduciary Resources
Questions people ask
Does Rayner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rayner Foundation give?
$49,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Rayner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Haynor (Secretary & Treasurer) and Carol Rayner Co Fiduciary Resources (President).