Rainmaker Craft Initiative
Preselected recipients only
Rainmaker Craft Initiative is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,030 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,400. 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$11,030
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,400
- Assets$121,418
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,900 the year before.
75% 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 | $0 | 0 | $189,043 |
| 2024 | $12,900 | 6 | $145,748 |
| 2025 | $11,030 | 6 | $121,418 |
How to apply
Rainmaker Craft Initiative 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rainmaker Craft Initiative funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 6 | $11,030 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phame | Support a faculty position focused on craft education | $2,400 |
| Winona Nicole Hwang Sian Ru | Support to develop four new classes focused on small metal work and jewlery | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support to guide monthly acrylic painting workshops through legado y cultura from january through june 2025 | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support for participation in gelan artist residency | $2,000 |
| Hoffman Center for the Arts | Support to host artist jessica rehfield for a craft workshop and artist talk in june 2025. | $2,000 |
| Alliance of Oregon College of Art and Craft Alumni | Support for seasonal craft fair | $630 |
Officers and trustees
- Abby McGehee
- Karl Burkheimer
- Ryan Burghard
- Sara Huston
- Courtney Kemp
- Joshua Smith
Questions people ask
Does Rainmaker Craft Initiative accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rainmaker Craft Initiative give?
$11,030 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Rainmaker Craft Initiative?
Its 2025 filing lists Abby McGehee (President), Karl Burkheimer (Secretary and Treasurer), Ryan Burghard (Director) and Sara Huston (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rainmaker Craft Initiative fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.