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The Raleigh Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lake Elmo, Minnesota · EIN 201054002

The Raleigh Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,410 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $35,800 the year before.

14% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$39,80027$769,893
2024$35,80023$843,808
2025$34,41021$975,810

How to apply

The Raleigh 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Raleigh Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota21$34,410

Grants paid in 2025

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Washington County
Stillwater, MN
Sponsorship and community support to give people opportunity for a better life$7,700
Christ Lutheran Church
Lake Elmo, MN
Cover expenses & programs-stewardship to Maintain facility$5,000
Family Means
Stillwater, MN
Counseling & therapy to build stronger communiities$5,000
Guardian Angels Catholic Church
Oakdale, MN
Operating budget-worship, education of the church.$2,500
Valley Outreach
Stillwater, MN
2025 Annual Sponsorship$2,500
The Partnership Plan
Stillwater, MN
Resources to enhance education of students$2,500
Youth Advantage
Stillwater, MN
Enrichment experiences For Youth$1,100
Washington Co Historical Society
Stillwater, MN
Preserve Washington Co. History$1,060
Cancer Legal Care
Oakdale, MN
Peace of Mind to Cancer clients$1,000
Merrick Community Services
St Paul, MN
Families transition from poverty to be self sufficient$1,000
Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Minneapolis, MN
Support People with Intellectual disabilities$1,000
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Lake Elmo, MN
Advance Research & Improve Treatments$500
Bridge to Books
Lake Elmo, MN
Foster Love of Reading$500
Granite House Inc
Stillwater, MN
Improvements to Football program, Improve student athletes$500
Open Cupboard
Oakdale, MN
Healthy food for struggling Families$500
St Paul's Monastery
St Paul, MN
Support & Compassion to people at all stages in life$500
Ponies Touchdown Club
Stillwater, MN
Support the Stillwater football program$500
Minnesota Public Radio
St Paul, MN
Inform & entertain listeners$300
Twin City Public Television
St Paul, MN
Educational, Inform & Entertain$300
Sally Manzara Nature Center
Lake Elmo, MN
Education & Community Experience$250
Lake Elmo Library
Lake Elmo, MN
Support Reading Enrichment Programs$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Raleigh Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Raleigh Foundation give?

$34,410 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Raleigh Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Snowell N Raleigh (President), Rebecca R Billingsley (Director), Elizabeth R Landherr (Director) and Daniel D Raleigh (Director).

What does The Raleigh Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.

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