Private foundation · EIN 81-2407141 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen 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: 18 grants paid, $880K total, median $23K. 78% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$880K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in WA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WASam forward campaign$235K
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAOphthalmology endowment$150K
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAFriday harbor labs endowed program support fund$120K
American Friends Service Committee DevelopmentPhiladelphia, PAFrank and nadia munk endowment fund$50K
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYAmy and matthew ragen endowment$50K
High Desert MuseumBand, OREndowment for care of the brooks and suzanne ragen labrary$50K
YMCA - y ScholarsSeattle, WAY social impact center$50K
Community Land Trust of Waldron IslandWaldron, WALand stewardship and providing homes and land for low-income waldron residents$25K
Photographic Center NorthwestSeattle, WANew building campaign$25K
Jewish Family ServiceSeattle, WARefugee resettlement endowment$20K
San Juan Preservation TrustFriday Harbor, WAConservation work for the san juan islands$20K
Kids in Need of DefenseWashington, DCGeneral$20K
Northwest Immigrant Rihgts ProjectSeattle, WAGeneral$15K
Refugee Women's AllianceSeattle, WAGeneral$15K
San Juan Community Home TrustSeattle, WAAffordable housing$10K
San Juan Community TheatreFriday Harbor, WAGeneral$10K
Center for Whale SearchFriday Harbor, WAGeneral$10K
Friday Harbor Food BankFridy, WAGeneral$5,000

By state: Washington 14 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1 · Oregon 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen 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 The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $880K across 18 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Family Foundation give?

Washington (14 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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