Raymond Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Raymond Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bloomington, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $162,500 and the largest $550,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$162,500
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $570,967 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 10 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $570,967 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Raymond PO Box 3082, Bloomington, IN 47402-3082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 824-9693 |
| What to submit | Applicants are required to submit written grant proposals setting forth the purpose for which the assistance is sought, budget for how the funds will be used and an explanation of how the program evaluation will be performed. |
| Restrictions | Educational - to institutions of higher education for specified purposes of assisting students and educators. Medical - to assist programs and institutions providing care for the young. Religious - focus on awareness and activities of protestant faiths (will consider all faiths). To provide funds in training, research, and scholarship for the above areas. |
What Raymond Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 8 | $1.7 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $581,239 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc | Bloomington community radio/wfhb & endowments | $550,000 |
| Conservation Law Center Inc | Endowment support | $500,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Educational programs - scholarships | $290,620 |
| Midway University | Educational programs - scholarships | $290,619 |
| Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology Inc | Endowment | $200,000 |
| Bloomington Community Radio DBA WFHB | Youth radio program | $125,000 |
| Lotus Education and Arts Foundation | Lotus educational programs | $120,000 |
| Indiana University | Research project | $118,811 |
| Carbon Neutral Indiana | Scientist's journalism education | $65,000 |
| Roboboosters Inc | Robotics education | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael O Cain
- Linda A Raymond
- R Scott Walters
Questions people ask
Does Raymond Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Raymond Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $162,500.
Who runs Raymond Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael O Cain (Secretary/Treasurer - Director), Linda A Raymond (President - Director) and R Scott Walters (Vice President - Director).
What does Raymond Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.