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Raven Foundation is a private trust based in GRASS VALLEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Susan S Lee. It holds total assets of $32K. Annual income is reported at $8K. Total assets have decreased from $53K in 2019 to $32K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Raven Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $26K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $1K in 2020 to $12K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $13K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$800
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 7 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.
Raven Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Raven Foundation has distributed a total of $26K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $5K.
Raven Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Raven Foundation is headquartered in GRASS VALLEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan S Lee | FOUNDER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$30K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$26K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Voice CommunicationsGRANT | Nevada City, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Nikki FlorioGRANT/DONATION | Truckee, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Nykol MasterzGRANT | Grass Valley, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Madeleine CurtisDONATION | Nevada City, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Ohmapi Nature Project Special EducationGRANT/DONATION | Nevada City, CA | $590 | 2022 |
| Benefit Bowolin FoundationGRANT/DONATION | Sant Paul, CA | $400 | 2022 |
| Practical Permaculture Research InstituteGRANT | Rough And Ready, CA | $4K | 2021 |
| IcanDONATION | Torrance, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Neana MasterzGRANT | Grass Valley, CA | $800 | 2021 |
| Sierra HarvestTRANSFORMING LIVES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH FRESH, LOCAL, SEASONAL FOOD. | Nevada City, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Daniel AllendoSUMMER OF MUD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO GET BACK TO HEALING PRACTICES ON THE LAND. | Gowanda, NY | $300 | 2020 |
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