HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 56-2032126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$29.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Foundation | Glenshaw, PA | General Operating | $1,500,000 |
| East Carolina Pirate Club | Greenville, NC | General Operating | $500,000 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Traverse City, MI | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Attune Health Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation | New York City, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Montecito Ideas Forum | Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Clinics Can Help Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $43,200 |
| Santa Barbara Revels Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Star Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Thai Daughters Inc | Trevett, ME | General Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,629,200 | 16 |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $224,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349104520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2032126
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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