The Raphael Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Raphael Family Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $854,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$854,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $304,000 the year before.
88% of its 2024 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 | $304,000 | 4 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $854,000 | 24 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
The Raphael 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 Raphael Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $378,500 |
| California | 5 | $363,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Visions Foundation | Regenerative Media Lab | $250,000 |
| The Academy in Manayunk Inc | POWER Amphitheater | $250,000 |
| Brown University | the School of Engineering/the Futures Fund | $50,000 |
| Its Bigger Than US | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Marys Place by the Sea Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| We Grow la | Black Santa initiative in partnership with Baron Davis | $25,000 |
| Music for Movements Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Cooper Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Cityteam Ministries | Hope Cafe for one year | $18,000 |
| American Association for Cancer Research | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Friends of Farmworkers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Matthew Houder Endowed Fund for Spine Disorder Research | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Artz Philadelphia | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Skilladelphia Basketball Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Center for High Impact Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Project | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Project Home | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Homeless Advocacy Project | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Manna | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Borneman
- Vanessa Braxton-Veloski
- Jonathan Diskin
- Kyle Mazade
- Cassidy Neal
- Asher Raphael
- Ilysa Raphael
- Nancy Rein Raphael
Questions people ask
Does The Raphael Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Raphael Family Foundation give?
$854,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Raphael Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ross Borneman (Dir), Vanessa Braxton-Veloski (Dir), Jonathan Diskin (Dir, Treas) and Kyle Mazade (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Raphael Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.