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Raynier Institute & Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 911644205  ·  Private foundation

Raynier Institute & Foundation is a Delaware-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.9M in annual giving against $72.3M in assets. This page documents the 460 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Raynier Institute & Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$72.3M
Total assets
460
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Raynier Institute & Foundation funds

Raynier Institute & Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, economic development, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamiliesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Raynier Institute & Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Richard Hugo House
HUGO HOUSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO HELP PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL HOME WHERE WORDS AND CREATIVITY ARE REVERED, NURTURED, WRESTLED WITH AND BROUGHT
Seattle, WA$657K2018
Pacific Public Media
TO SUPPORT KNKX'S NEW SEATTLE HOME AND FOR THE NAMING RIGHTS OF THE JAZZ LOUNGE (LAPIS LOUNGE).
Tacoma, WA$650K2022
Project Home
KATE'S PLACE RESIDENCE CAPITAL PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE PARKSIDE RESIDENCE START-UP OPERATING SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$575K2022
Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation
TO SUPPORT NURSING RECRUITMENT AND RETAINMENT
Philadelphia, PA$500K2022
Drexel University
RAYNIER FOUNDATION INVESTMENT FUND TO SUPPORT MINORITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Philadelphia, PA$500K2020
Main Line Hospitals Inc
LANKENAU COLORECTAL CENTER RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND FOR THE JAMES WIDENER RAY ENDOWED CHAIR IN COLORECTAL SURGERY
Newtown Sq, PA$500K2017
Project Home
810 ARCH STREET PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA$500K2017
Project Home
810 ARCH STREET PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA$500K2018
Main Line Hospitals Inc
LANKENAU COLORECTAL CENTER RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND FOR THE JAMES WIDENER RAY ENDOWED CHAIR IN COLORECTAL SURGERY
Newtown Sq, PA$500K2018
United States Squash Racquets Association Inc
TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ARLEN SPECTER US SQUASH CENTER WITH JAMES W. RAY CLASSROOM
New York, NY$400K2020
Pcc Farmland Trust
ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION OF REINER FARM TO ELIMINATE THE THREAT OF DEVELOPMENT AND TO ENSURE THE AGRICULTURAL FUTURE OF THE REGION FUND
Seattle, WA$400K2017
Community Volunteers in Medicine Inc
TO SUPPORT THE "EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE INITIATIVE"
West Chester, PA$350K2023
Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE NURSING RECRUITMENT AND RETAINMENT
Philadelphia, PA$325K2023
Project Home
UNDERWRITE THE BUILD OUT OF A DRUG TREATMENT FACILITY
Philadelphia, PA$300K2020
Seattle Tilth Association Inc
RAINIER BEACH URBAN FARM AND WETLANDS SITE & PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATIONS
Seattle, WA$300K2017

Raynier Institute & Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.0M
2018$3.8M
2020$3.9M
2022$4.8M
2023$4.3M
2024$4.2M

How to apply for funding from Raynier Institute & Foundation

Raynier Institute & Foundation'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 raynier.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Raynier Institute & Foundation

Does Raynier Institute & Foundation accept grant applications?
Raynier Institute & Foundation'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 Raynier Institute & Foundation fund?
Raynier Institute & Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Richard Hugo House, Pacific Public Media, Project Home. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Raynier Institute & Foundation give in grants?
Raynier Institute & Foundation reported $3.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.0M over 460 grants.
Where is Raynier Institute & Foundation located?
Raynier Institute & Foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911644205.
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About this profile. This page is built from Raynier Institute & Foundation'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 Raynier Institute & Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.