Private foundation · EIN 82-6661139 · Palm Desert, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $326K total, median $33K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$326K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amer Soc for Prev of Cruelty of AniPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Humane Soc of the USPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Judicial WatchPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Catholic League for Religion & CiviPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
FocusPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Amer Center for Law & JusticePalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Best Friends Animal SocietyPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Cardinal Newman SocietyPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Keepers of the WildPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K
Pet Smart CharitiesPalm Desert, CACharitable$33K

About this foundation

Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Desert, California, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $326K across 10 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Charlotte Rashmi-Graff Charitable Trust give?

California (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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