Thomas P Raley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas P Raley Foundation is a private foundation in Granite Bay, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 2 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
Thomas P Raley 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 Thomas P Raley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $1.8 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $55,855 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis Foundation | Further tax exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Kidzone Museum | Further tax exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Crocker Art Museum - JNRT Endowment | Further tax exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Lord Sabaoth Ministries | Further tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Sacramento - TPR Branch | Further tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Further tax exempt purpose | $55,855 |
| Youth for Christ- Collings Teen Center | Further tax exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Sacramento Country Sheriff Air Squadron - Pilot Scholarship | Further tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Teel
- Elizabeth Bowers
- Claudia Doerhoff
- Diane Perry
- Julie Teel
- Lisa Teel
- Laurie Struck
Questions people ask
Does Thomas P Raley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas P Raley Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Thomas P Raley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jim Teel (Chairman), Elizabeth Bowers (Treasurer/Secretary), Claudia Doerhoff (President) and Diane Perry (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas P Raley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.