Private foundation · EIN 76-0720949 · Mercer Island, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raman 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: 15 grants paid, $118K total, median $5,000. 80% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$118K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of King CountySeattle, WACommunity support$25K
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WAAlumni Support$20K
Hindu Temple & Cultutal CenterBothell, WAGeneral support$15K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIgeneral support$15K
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WAConservation and Maintenance of Art$11K
Friends of Waterfront ParkSeattle, WAGeneral Support$10K
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAgeneral support$5,000
Outdoor for All FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
The Sophia WayBellevue, WAGeneral support$2,500
Food LifelineSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Akshaya Patra FoundationFremont, CAGeneral support$2,500
Kiran Anjali ProjectMercer Island, WAChildren Education in India$2,500
Mary's Place SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
Northwest HarvestSuite Auburn, WAGeneral support$500
The MountaineersSeattle, WAGeneral support$500

By state: Washington 12 · Rhode Island 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Raman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mercer Island, Washington, administered in care of Suri Raman, 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.

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Does Raman 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 Raman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $118K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Raman Family Foundation give?

Washington (12 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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