Raynie Foundation
Accepts applications
Raynie Foundation is a private foundation in Champaign, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,750 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$197,750
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $179,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $152,000 | 55 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $179,000 | 56 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $197,750 | 58 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Raynie Foundation 1610 Crabapple Lane, Champaign, IL 61822 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 352-4705 |
| What to submit | Special form not required |
| Restrictions | Organizations created or organized in the united staes or its possessions for religious scientific charitable literary or education purposes |
What Raynie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $58,750 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $36,000 |
| New York | 7 | $22,500 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $13,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action Aid USA | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Americares | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | Aid in charitable purpos | $5,000 |
| Backstoppers Inc | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat of Humanity Champaign Co | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Map International | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Found | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Found | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| National Org for Rare Disorders | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood East Central Ill | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Innoncence Project | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Books for Africa | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| C-U at Home | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Charity Water | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Individual | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Friends of Will Uif | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Hope for Ukraine | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Aid in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Family Service of Champaign County | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Malala Fund | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Orbis International | Aid in charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Safanie
- Susan Lowry
Questions people ask
Does Raynie Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Raynie Foundation give?
$197,750 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Raynie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Safanie (Trustee) and Susan Lowry (Trustee).
What does Raynie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and human services.