Ray Foundation Inc

EIN 81-0288819 · FL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in MD, FL, WI +15
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Ray Foundation Inc based in FL paid 40 grants totaling $11.4M to 40 organizations across 18 states. Individual grants ranged from $5.2K to $2.7M, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION, EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC, and AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$66,934,933
Giving (latest yr)
$11,356,545
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
40
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
40
States reached
18
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Aopa Air Safety Foundation$2,650,000
  • Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc$2,345,060
  • Aerospace Center for Excellence$894,857
  • Commerative Air Force$892,000
  • Civil Air Patrol Foundation$825,000

Where grants went

  • Maryland$2,650,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$2,596,400 · 11 grants
  • Wisconsin$2,430,060 · 4 grants
  • Colorado$934,000 · 6 grants
  • Texas$892,000 · 1 grant
  • Alabama$825,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (40)

Aopa Air Safety Foundation
Frederick, MD
Support for 'You Can Fly' Program and Flight Scholarships
$2,650,000
Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc
Oshkosh, WI
Flight Scholarships, Kidventure Support, Purchase of PC Flight Simulators
$2,345,060
Aerospace Center for Excellence
Lakeland, FL
Support for Skylab, Lakeland Aero Club and Youth Programs
$894,857
Commerative Air Force
Dallas, TX
Naec Programs and Flight Scholarships
$892,000
Civil Air Patrol Foundation
Maxwell Afb, AL
Flight Scholarships
$825,000
The Immokalee Foundation
Naples, FL
Matching Grant Pathways Programs Support
$800,000
Wings Over the Rockies
Denver, CO
Youth Programming Support
$800,000
Community Foundation of Collier County
Naples, FL
James C Ray Scholarship Funding
$300,000
Und Aerospace Foundation
Grand Forks, ND
Veterans Scholarship Support
$300,000
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Palmetto, FL
Operating Budget Support
$250,000
Teens IN Flight
Palm Coast, FL
Operating Support
$150,000
Reno Air Racing Association
Reno, NV
Flight Scholarship Funding Support
$150,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ray Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ray Foundation Inc reported 40 itemized grants totaling $11.4M. Individual grants ranged from $5.2K to $2.7M (median $50K).

Recent recipients include AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION, EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC, AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE, among 40 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ray Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ray Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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