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Raman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MERCER ISLAND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Suri Raman. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Raman Family Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $937K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $197K in 2020 to $255K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $298K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $110K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Rhode Island, Maryland, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Raman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, RI, MD.
Raman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $937K across 79 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $110K.
Raman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Raman Family Foundation is headquartered in MERCER ISLAND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mala Raman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suri Raman | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$269K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$255K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$48K
Distribution Amount
$74K
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$937K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Universitygeneral support | Providence, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| The Overlake SchoolSCHOOL FOUNDATION | Redmond, WA | $110K | 2023 |
| United Way Of King CountyCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Seattle UniversityAlumni Support | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Iacs Community Programgeneral support | Bellevue, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumConservation and Maintenance of Art | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hindu Temple & Cultutal CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Bothell, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Clara Universitygeneral support | Santa Clara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Sophia WayGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellevue, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Food LifelineGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Api ChayaAsian Womens Welfare | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mary'S Place SeattleGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Washington National Park FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Washington Trails AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Atlantic Street CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| FarestartHomeless job training | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Vishal Himalaya FoundationSOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION TARGETING INDIA | Mercer Island, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Crisis ConnectionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Po Box, WA | $500 | 2022 |