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Private foundation · EIN 95-4047622

The Ray Charles Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Ray Charles Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.61M in grants and contributions paid across 10 grants, with $47.8M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request.

How to request funding

Contact
Grant Department
Phone
3237378000
Address
2107 West Washington Boulevard, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90018
Form and materials
The Ray Charles Foundation requests that the applicant print and follow the Grant Check List. Upon completing the instructions, mail the GRANT APPLICATION PACKAGE (Cover Letter, completed and signed Online Grant Application, Letter of Inquiry, Proof of IRS federal tax-exempt status, Annual Report [if available], and signed Grant Check List TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:GRANT DEPARTMENTThe Ray Charles Foundation2107 West Washington BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90018
Deadlines
No submission deadlines - applications reviewed all year
Restrictions
Obligations and Responsibilities of Grant Recipients 1) Since an award is made only for the purposes set forth in the Grantees submitted proposal and the Grantees grant application, any modifications to the project, as originally proposed, may be made only with prior written approval by The Ray Charles Foundation.2) The Grantee may not grant any portion of the award to a secondary Grantee without prior written permission of The Ray Charles Foundation.3) The Grant must be spent in full within the time set forth in the Grant proposal and if no such time is set forth, then within twelve (12) months following the Grant. In the event that the Grant is expressly made for multiple years, any funds not used in the current year may be applied to the purposes of the Grant in following years but only for the years covered by the Grant proposal.4) The Grantee must maintain complete records of receipts and expenditures sufficient to identify grant funds and expenditures made in the furtherance of t

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Ray Charles Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: The Ray Charles Foundation requests that the applicant print and follow the Grant Check List. Upon completing the instructions, mail the GRANT APPLICATION PACKAGE (Cover Letter, completed and signed Online Grant Application, Letter of Inquiry, Proof of IRS federal tax-exempt status, Annual Report [if available], and signed Grant Check List TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:GRANT DEPARTMENTThe Ray Charles Foundation2107 West Washington BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90018. Deadlines: No submission deadlines - applications reviewed all year. Restrictions: Obligations and Responsibilities of Grant Recipients 1) Since an award is made only for the purposes set forth in the Grantees submitted proposal and the Grantees grant application, any modifications to the project, as originally proposed, may be made only with prior written approval by The Ray Charles Foundation.2) The Grantee may not grant any portion of the award to a secondary Grantee without prior written permission of The Ray Charles Foundation.3) The Grant must be spent in full within the time set forth in the Grant proposal and if no such time is set forth, then within twelve (12) months following the Grant. In the event that the Grant is expressly made for multiple years, any funds not used in the current year may be applied to the purposes of the Grant in following years but only for the years covered by the Grant proposal.4) The Grantee must maintain complete records of receipts and expenditures sufficient to identify grant funds and expenditures made in the furtherance of t. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The Ray Charles Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,612,500 in grants and contributions paid (10 grants). Giving can change from year to year.