George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellingham, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,333 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $625 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,333
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$625
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $96,626 the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 | $96,626 | 71 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $85,333 | 34 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lauren R Ranz 204 Viewcrest Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (925) 639-5059 |
What George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $30,150 |
| California | 6 | $26,183 |
| Washington | 17 | $20,250 |
| New York | 5 | $3,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $750 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $30,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | General support | $10,000 |
| Audubon Washington | General support | $10,000 |
| California Audubon | General support | $5,000 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | General support | $4,733 |
| Feather River Trout Unlimited | General support | $4,200 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $3,000 |
| Earth Justice | General support | $2,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Bellingham Wa | General support | $2,000 |
| Kuow | General support | $2,000 |
| Guatemala Housing Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General support | $1,000 |
| Skagit Valley Land Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $1,000 |
| Ohana Oasis | General support | $750 |
| She Still Rises | General support | $750 |
| Every Mother Counts | General support | $500 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Good Farmer Fund | General support | $500 |
| Real Rent Duwamish | General support | $500 |
| Seattle Dogs Homeless Program | General support | $500 |
| Responsible Development | General support | $500 |
| Treas Christian Science Assoc | General support | $500 |
| Art With Heart | General support | $250 |
| Miss Pitts Rescue | General support | $250 |
| Rainier Beach Action Coalition | General support | $250 |
| Right to Play USA | General support | $250 |
| Sierra County Historical Society | General support | $250 |
| Tree House | General support | $250 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | General support | $250 |
| West Side Baby | General support | $250 |
| Whatcomb Bike Coalitiion | General support | $250 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren R Ranz
- Gary E Ranz
- Ezra P Ranz
- Audreanne R Ranz
Questions people ask
Does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation give?
$85,333 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $625.
Who runs George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren R Ranz (President and Director), Gary E Ranz (Sec/Treas and Director), Ezra P Ranz (V.P. and Director) and Audreanne R Ranz (Executive Director).
What does George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and science and research.