Private foundation · EIN 02-0694762 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph Raunhorst Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $566K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$566K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Teamlift IncPortland, ORWells in malawi$250K
Teamlift IncPortland, ORWells in malawi$100K
Teamlift IncPortland, ORWater in every village project$86K
Teamlift IncPortland, ORWells in malawi$50K
Little Sisters of St Francis MidwestMilwaukee, WISolar borehole in kenya$30K
Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MaryNew Windsor, NYHospital malawi dedza$16K
Teamlift IncPortland, ORDrillmax 10 wells$15K
Holy Spirit Missionary SistersNortfield, IL2 formation houses and nursery school$14K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIMerengue sponsorship$5,000

By state: Oregon 5 · Wisconsin 2 · New York 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Joseph Raunhorst Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of Adler Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Joseph Raunhorst Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joseph Raunhorst Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $566K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Joseph Raunhorst Family Foundation give?

Oregon (5 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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