HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.6 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,000 the year before.
81% 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 | $224,000 | 4 | $30.2 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 6 | $30.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 16 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc 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 HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.5 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $850,000 |
| California | 6 | $530,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $350,000 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $198,200 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Education Foundation | General Operating | $1.5 million |
| East Carolina Pirate Club | General Operating | $500,000 |
| East Carolina University | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Pepperdine University | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Attune Health Foundation | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Montecito Ideas Forum | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Clinics Can Help Inc | General Operating | $43,200 |
| Santa Barbara Revels Inc | General Operating | $35,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Star Foundation | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Thai Daughters Inc | General Operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- HE Rayfield Jr
- Gayle S Rayfield
Questions people ask
Does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists HE Rayfield Jr (President) and Gayle S Rayfield (Secretary).
What does HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.