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Ray Foundation Inc

Naples, Florida  ·  EIN 810288819  ·  Private foundation

Ray Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $10.9M in grants paid and $76.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 200 individual grants from this funder — $60.1M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$10.9M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$76.0M
Total assets
200
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Ray Foundation Inc funds

Ray Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, youth development.

EducationHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include veterans, youth pop.

veteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ray Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Und Aerospace Foundation
STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT
Mesa, AZ$6.0M2019
Aopa Air Safety Foundation
SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM AND FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Frederick, MD$2.6M2025
Aopa Air Safety Foundation
SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM
Frederick, MD$2.5M2021
Aopa Air Safety Foundation
SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM
Frederick, MD$2.5M2020
Aopa Air Safety Foundation
SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM
Frederick, MD$2.5M2023
Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc
FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS, KIDVENTURE SUPPORT, PURCHASE OF PC FLIGHT SIMULATORS
Oshkosh, WI$2.3M2025
Commemorative Air Force
H.B. TIPPIE NATIONAL AVIATION EDUCATION CENTER
Dallas, TX$2.0M2019
Aopa Air Safety Foundation
SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM
Frederick, MD$1.8M2019
Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc
RESTRICTED GRANT - SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Oshkosh, WI$1.8M2023
Wings Over the Rockies
PROGRAM BUDGET SUPPORT AND FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Englewood, CO$1.5M2021
Experimental Aircraft Association
MUSEUM EXPANSION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Oshkosh, WI$1.4M2020
Aerospace Center for Excellence
NEW MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Lakeland, FL$1.2M2020
Experimental Aircraft Association
RAY AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
Oshkosh, WI$1.2M2020
Experimental Aircraft Association
RAY AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
Oshkosh, WI$1.2M2021
Aopa Air Safety Foundation
FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Frederick, MD$1.1M2021

Ray Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.8M
2019$13.2M
2020$11.5M
2021$10.9M
2023$10.3M
2025$11.4M

How to apply for funding from Ray Foundation Inc

Ray Foundation Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Ray Foundation Inc

Does Ray Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Ray Foundation Inc'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 Ray Foundation Inc fund?
Ray Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Und Aerospace Foundation, Aopa Air Safety Foundation, Aopa Air Safety Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ray Foundation Inc give in grants?
Ray Foundation Inc reported $10.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $60.1M over 200 grants.
Where is Ray Foundation Inc located?
Ray Foundation Inc is based in Naples, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810288819.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ray Foundation Inc'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 Ray Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.