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Ray Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 81-0288819 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $29.5M
- Grants reported
- 76
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | $11.4M |
| 2023 | 36 | $18.2M |
Where Ray Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION | GRAND FORKS, ND | VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS BLDG. SUPPORT | 2023 | $7.7M |
| AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION | FREDERICK, MD | SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM AND FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 | $3.8M |
| AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION | FREDERICK, MD | SUPPORT FOR 'YOU CAN FLY' PROGRAM AND FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $2.7M |
| EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC | OSHKOSH, WI | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS, KIDVENTURE SUPPORT, PURCHASE OF PC FLIGHT SIMULATORS | 2023 | $2.5M |
| EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC | OSHKOSH, WI | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS, KIDVENTURE SUPPORT, PURCHASE OF PC FLIGHT SIMULATORS | 2024 | $2.3M |
| AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE | LAKELAND, FL | SUPPORT FOR SKYLAB, LAKELAND AERO CLUB AND YOUTH PROGRAMS | 2024 | $894.9K |
| COMMERATIVE AIR FORCE | DALLAS, TX | NAEC PROGRAMS AND FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $892K |
| CIVIL AIR PATROL FOUNDATION | MAXWELL AFB, AL | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $825K |
| WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | YOUTH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | 2024 | $800K |
| THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION | NAPLES, FL | MATCHING GRANT PATHWAYS PROGRAMS SUPPORT | 2024 | $800K |
| CIVIL AIR PATROL FOUNDATION | MAXWELL AFB, AL | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 | $635.8K |
| AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE | LAKELAND, FL | SUPPORT FOR SKYLAB, LAKELAND AERO CLUB AND YOUTH PROGRAMS | 2023 | $623.3K |
| WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | YOUTH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | 2023 | $550K |
| COMMERATIVE AIR FORCE | DALLAS, TX | NAEC PROGRAMS AND FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 | $417.7K |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY | NAPLES, FL | JAMES C RAY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | 2024 | $300K |
| UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION | GRAND FORKS, ND | VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | 2024 | $300K |
| THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION | NAPLES, FL | MATCHING GRANT PATHWAYS PROGRAMS SUPPORT | 2023 | $300K |
| SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS | PALMETTO, FL | OPERATING BUDGET SUPPORT | 2023 | $250K |
| SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS | PALMETTO, FL | OPERATING BUDGET SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY | NAPLES, FL | JAMES C RAY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | 2023 | $200K |
| PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM | HONOLULU, HI | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING SUPPORT | 2023 | $175K |
| RENO AIR RACING ASSOCIATION | RENO, NV | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING SUPPORT | 2024 | $150K |
| TEENS IN FLIGHT | PALM COAST, FL | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $150K |
| WILLIAMSBURG AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM | HONOLULU, HI | FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Contact
- CHARLES AHERN
- Address
- 100 AVIATION DRIVE SOUTH SUITE 203 NAPLES, FL, 34104
- Phone
- 2396495733
- Deadlines
- APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AS RECEIVED.
- Application materials
- LETTER STATING REASON FOR CHARITABLE NEED.
- Restrictions
- NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS BUT PREFERS YOUTH PROGRAMS WITHIN THE FIELD OF AEROSPACE. NO MONETARY LIMITATIONS OR MINIMUMS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Ray Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.