Raven Trust Fund
Preselected recipients only
Raven Trust Fund is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $3.6 million. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$65.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 68 | $65.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 65 | $65.9 million |
How to apply
Raven Trust Fund 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 Raven Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 62 | $3.9 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $7,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxbow Center | General support for all public charities | $3.6 million |
| Woodland Park Zoo | General support for all public charities | $25,000 |
| Discovery Institute | General support for all public charities | $15,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | General support for all public charities | $11,227 |
| Artsfund (Cca) | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Farestart | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Pacific Science Center Foundation | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Path for Global Health | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Stewardship Partners | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| United Way of King County | General support for all public charities | $10,000 |
| Amara Parenting and Adoption Services | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Burke Museum Association | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Camp Korey | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Cascade Public Media (KCTS TV KCTS 9) | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Forterra NW | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Hopelink | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Islandwood | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Mockingbird Society | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Museum of History & Industry | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Northwest African American Museum | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Path With Art | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Housing | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Stewardship Partners | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Swedish Hospital Medical Center Foundation | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Treehouse Fund | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Trust for Public Land PNW | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Year Up Puget Sound | General support for all public charities | $5,000 |
| Take the Next Step (Oxbow Partner) | General support for all public charities | $4,000 |
| Center for Wooden Boats | General support for all public charities | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Beck
Questions people ask
Does Raven Trust Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raven Trust Fund give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Raven Trust Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith Beck (Vp/Secretary/Trustee).
What does Raven Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and science and research.