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Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kirkland, Washington · EIN 911630089

Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kirkland, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,502 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2,751 and the largest $5,500. 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 up from $1,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,4533$124,685
2024$1,0001$139,455
2025$5,5022$159,584

How to apply

Ralph Benaroya Family 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 Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$5,500
Texas1$2

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Plymouth Housing
Seattle, WA
Charity support$5,500
Contributions from Plains All American K-1
Houston, TX
K-1 donation$2

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation give?

$5,502 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2,751.

Who runs Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Alfred R Benaroya (President/Treasurer) and Kimberly Fisher (Vice President).

What does Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.

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