Raft Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Raft Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $260,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$41.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
0% 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 | $1.6 million | 32 | $34.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 32 | $37.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 31 | $41.3 million |
How to apply
Raft Charitable 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.
What Raft Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 25 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $120,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $110,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamline University of Minnesota | 100,000 unrestricted; | $260,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc | 100,000 general fund; | $230,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northern Division | General operating | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Wscn in duluth | $100,000 |
| Many Rivers Montessori | General operating; building | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Duluth-area support; | $100,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Duluth Foundation | Pastor's fund; general | $50,000 |
| United Fund of Cumberland Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | General operating | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | General operating | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Umf glensheen conservation | $40,000 |
| Cumberland Tsap Library Foundation | General operating | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | General operating | $30,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | Wdse/wrpt in duluth | $30,000 |
| Churches United in Ministry | General operating | $30,000 |
| Safe Haven Shelter & Resource Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| Children's Shelter of Cebu | General operating | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries | General operating | $30,000 |
| Duluth Library Foundation | General operating | $30,000 |
| Washington County Library | General operating | $30,000 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | General operating | $30,000 |
| Parable Fund | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kinship of Cumberland | General operating | $20,000 |
| American Swedish Institute | General operating | $20,000 |
| Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $20,000 |
| Textile Center of Minnesota | General operating | $20,000 |
| Dwelling Place | General operating | $20,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities | 10,000 YMCA kids to camp | $20,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General operating | $20,000 |
| Heifer International Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Lake Superior Youth Chorus | General operating fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorsey Whitney Trust Company LLC
- Faye L Youngren
Questions people ask
Does Raft Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raft Charitable Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Raft Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorsey Whitney Trust Company LLC (Trustee) and Faye L Youngren (Trustee).
What does Raft Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.