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Raven Trust Fund

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 911816037  ·  Private foundation

Raven Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.3M in grants paid and $51.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 282 individual grants from this funder — $18.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$51.7M
Total assets
282
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Raven Trust Fund funds

Raven Trust Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, families.

black communitiesfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Raven Trust Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Carnation, WA$3.7M2023
Oxbow Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Carnation, WA$3.6M2024
Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Carnation, WA$3.0M2022
Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.4M2020
Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.2M2019
Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$1.1M2018
Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$850K2017
See Attached Statement
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$587K2019
See Attached Statement
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$462K2017
See Attached Statement
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$300K2018
Seattle Aquarium Society
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$205K2020
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$113K2020
Seattle Aquarium Society
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$105K2022
Seattle Aquarium Society
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$105K2023
University of Washington
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ALL PUBLIC CHARITIES
Seattle, WA$51K2022

Raven Trust Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2018$1.4M
2019$1.8M
2020$2.3M
2022$3.5M
2023$4.1M
2024$3.9M

How to apply for funding from Raven Trust Fund

Raven Trust Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at raventrustfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Raven Trust Fund

Does Raven Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Raven Trust Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Raven Trust Fund fund?
Raven Trust Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, Oxbow Center, Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Raven Trust Fund give in grants?
Raven Trust Fund reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.2M over 282 grants.
Where is Raven Trust Fund located?
Raven Trust Fund is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911816037.
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About this profile. This page is built from Raven Trust Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Raven Trust Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.