The Rauch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rauch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Upland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.8 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $77,500 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.8 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$77,500
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$293 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.0 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $10.0 million | 58 | $258 million |
| 2024 | $14.8 million | 56 | $293 million |
How to apply
The Rauch Family 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.
What The Rauch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | $9.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.8 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Red Cross - Inland Empire Blood Clinic | Restricted annual giving | $2.5 million |
| Helen Keller Through Givewell- Vit A Supplementation (Madagascar Project) | Restricted annual giving | $1.5 million |
| World Food Program USA | Restricted annual giving | $1.5 million |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Restricted annual giving | $1.0 million |
| Carter Center - 20222023 Trachoma Interventions in Sudan Project | Restricted annual giving | $1.0 million |
| Dignity Health - SBMC | Restricted annual giving | $1.0 million |
| Givewell Malaria Consortium | Restricted annual giving | $880,000 |
| Givewell - the Clinton Health Access Initiative (Chai) | Restricted annual giving | $800,000 |
| The Heal Initiative | Restricted annual giving | $500,000 |
| Feeding America Riverside & San Bernardino Counties | Restricted annual giving | $500,000 |
| California University of Science & Medicine (Cusm) | Restricted annual giving | $270,400 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted annual giving | $250,000 |
| Globalgiving - 2024 Hurricane Beryl Relief Fund | Unrestricted annual giving | $250,000 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted annual giving | $250,000 |
| La Philharmonic Assocation FBO Yola | Unrestricted annual giving | $200,000 |
| Innercare Ericc - Gme Collaboration | Restricted annual giving | $160,000 |
| The American Red Cross - US Emergency Response Fund | Restricted annual giving | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Unrestricted annual giving | $150,000 |
| Globalgiving - Hope in Crisis Fund | Restricted annual giving | $150,000 |
| WFP Chad - Support for Sudanese Refugees | Restricted annual giving | $150,000 |
| Development Media International (Via the Life You Can Save) - Burkina Faso | Restricted annual giving | $150,000 |
| The American Red Cross - Disaster Relief & Preparedness | Unrestricted annual giving | $125,000 |
| Inland Valley Hope Partners | Unrestricted annual giving | $125,000 |
| Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center | Restricted annual giving | $110,000 |
| Lighthouse Social Services | Unrestricted annual giving | $100,000 |
| Dignity Health - Community Hosp San Bernardino (CHSB) Mobile Clinic | Unrestricted annual giving | $90,000 |
| House of Ruth | Unrestricted annual giving | $85,000 |
| Hope Through Housing Foundation | Unrestricted annual giving. | $80,000 |
| Humanitarian Open Maps Team (Hot) | Unrestricted annual giving | $75,000 |
| Warriors for Children | Unrestricted annual giving | $75,000 |
| Sheu Family YMCA | Support preschool program | $65,000 |
| Bright Prospect | Unrestricted annual giving | $60,000 |
| Time for Change Foundation | Unrestricted annual giving | $55,000 |
| San Bernadino Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted annual giving | $50,000 |
| Ophelia's Jump | Unrestricted annual giving | $50,000 |
| Foothill Family Shelter | Unrestricted annual giving | $40,000 |
| The Sahaba Initiative | Unrestricted annual giving | $35,000 |
| Project Boon | Unrestricted annual giving | $27,500 |
| California Baptist University Psychological Services of Riverside | Unrestricted annual giving | $25,000 |
| Pacific Lifeline | Unrestricted annual giving | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather BR Watkins
- Jesse Salen
- Samuel Salen
- Olivia Watkins
Questions people ask
Does The Rauch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rauch Family Foundation give?
$14.8 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $77,500.
Who runs The Rauch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather BR Watkins (Secr/Dir/Vp), Jesse Salen (Director), Samuel Salen (President) and Olivia Watkins (Director).
What does The Rauch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and food and hunger.