Ray Solem Foundation
Historical FunderBellevue, Washington · EIN 75-3208981 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Marianne Emerson |
|---|---|
| Address | 5403 46 Ave, Bellevue WA 98006 |
| Phone | 2024864143 |
| Memerson@raysolemfund.org | |
| Form and materials | Adobe format,no longer then 5 pages, single or double spaced |
| Deadlines | April 26 |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Center | Boston, MA | Legal and other aid to refugees | $10,000 |
| GA Immigration Asylum Network | Atlanta, GA | Legal and other aid to refugees | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600819349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3208981
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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