Ray Solem Foundation
Accepts applications
Ray Solem Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 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 | $65,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 7 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marianne Emerson 5403 46 Ave, Bellevue, WA 98006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 486-4143, memerson@raysolemfund.org |
| What to submit | Adobe format,no longer then 5 pages, single or double spaced |
| Deadlines | April 26 |
What Ray Solem Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Co-Counsel | Legal and other aid to refugees | $25,000 |
| Mabel Center | Legal and other aid to refugees | $10,000 |
| Brave House | Legal and other aid to refugees | $10,000 |
| Beyond 90 | Legal and other aid to refugees | $10,000 |
| GA Immigration Asylum Network | Legal and other aid to refugees | $5,000 |
| Individual | Legal and other aid to refugees | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianne Emerson
- Keith Disselkoen
- Audrey Russek
Questions people ask
Does Ray Solem Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 26.
How much does Ray Solem Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ray Solem Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marianne Emerson (President), Keith Disselkoen (VP and Secretary) and Audrey Russek (Treasurer).
What does Ray Solem Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.