The Rachael Ray Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-3236729 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$13.5M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$65,000
Total assets$114.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
72% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Animal League America | Port Washington, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,100,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $1,300,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $1,300,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $375,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protection League | Cleveland, OH | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $350,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $350,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $325,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $320,000 |
| Emancipet | Austin, TX | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Foodcorps Inc | Porland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Nraef | Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Idaho Humane Society | Boise, ID | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $225,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive Inc | Austin, TX | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $180,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Atlanta, GA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $175,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society | North Charleston, SC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $165,000 |
| Animal Friends Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Farmlink Project | Los Angeles, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Hunger Free America Inc | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Westland, MI | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $135,000 |
| Badrap | Oakland, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Columbus Humane | Hilliard, OH | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Wellness in the Schools Inc | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Wholesome Wave | Bridgeport, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $120,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Project Chimps | Blue Ridge, GA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Rutgers Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Urban School Food Alliance | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | Jackson, WY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $95,000 |
| Animal Protective Foundation | Glenville, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Emmas Torch Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Move for Hunger | Red Bank, NJ | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Purrs & Paws | Cypress, TX | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Refed Inc | Long Island City, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| San Antonio Pets Alive | San Antonio, TX | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Marin County Humane Society | Minnesota, MN | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $65,000 |
| The Humane Society of the Ouachitas | Mena, AR | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $57,000 |
| Potter League | Middletown, RI | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $54,000 |
| Bideawee | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Charlie Cart Project | Berkeley, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | Broomfield, CO | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | Greenville, SC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of the Treasure Coast | Palm City, FL | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Leary Firefighters Foundation | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | Briarcliff Manor, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Wayside Waifs | Kansas City, MO | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Ace of Hearts | West Hollywood, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| SPCA of Texas | Dallas, TX | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Save a Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue Inc | East Sparta, OH | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,541,403 | 88 |
| 2023 | $13,305,000 | 84 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349100225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3236729
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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