Norman Raab Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norman Raab Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$34.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 91 | $25.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 92 | $30.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 89 | $34.4 million |
How to apply
Norman Raab 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Norman Raab Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $367,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $217,500 |
| Maryland | 6 | $115,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $92,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $85,000 |
| Washington | 12 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Education | $75,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Education | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia | Human services | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Education | $50,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Education | $50,000 |
| Icivics Inc | Education | $40,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Wilmer eye institute | $40,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Wilmer eye institute | $35,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Comprehensive diabetes center | $35,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Education | $30,000 |
| Camping Unlimited for the Developmentally Disabled | Human services | $30,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Human services | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services - SF | Education | $30,000 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital Foundation | Health | $30,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Education | $30,000 |
| Team Read | Education | $30,000 |
| The Cedars of Marin | Human services | $30,000 |
| Chrysalis | Human services | $25,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Human services | $25,000 |
| Extrafoodorg | Human services | $25,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Human services | $25,000 |
| Kqed Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Education | $25,000 |
| Network of Victim Assistance | Education | $25,000 |
| Reading Allowed | Education | $25,000 |
| The Gathering Place A Refuge for Rebuilding Lives | Human services | $25,000 |
| The Seattle Public Library Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Safehouse Denver Inc | Human services | $20,000 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | Human services | $20,000 |
| Vivalon | Human services | $20,000 |
| Marin Humane Society | Human services | $15,000 |
| California Liver Institute | Health | $10,000 |
| Central Bucks Ambulance and Rescue Unit | Health | $10,000 |
| Make It Home | Human services | $5,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Arts | $4,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Education | $3,500 |
| Greenlight Clinic | Health | $3,000 |
| Cascade PBS | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Bleyer
- Marie Brickley-Raab
- Emily Lowmon
- John McInerny
- Ann Raab
- Isabel Raab
- Stephen Raab
- Whitney Raab
- Sara Raab McInerny
Questions people ask
Does Norman Raab Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman Raab Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Norman Raab Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Bleyer (Trustee), Marie Brickley-Raab (Trustee), Emily Lowmon (Trustee) and John McInerny (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Norman Raab Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.