The Raskin Family Foundation
Historical FunderCarlsbad, California · EIN 95-4129953 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARY RASKIN PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 3355 RIDGECREST DRIVE, CARLSBAD CA 92008 |
| Phone | 8184155359 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD STATE THE NAME OF THE CHARITY, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE REQUESTED FUNDS WOULD BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. HOWEVER, MEDICAL RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORIENTED PROGRAMS WILL RECEIVE PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION. |
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
65% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | To welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human… | $12,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | To support the organization providing services to work through legal and administrative processes, holding government accountable while… | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support the organization in providing meals in response to humanitarian. | $2,000 |
| Abortion Care Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To provide abortion funding directly to clinics for patients in need of financial assistance. | $1,500 |
| Baltimore Abortion Fund Inc | Baltimore, MD | To provide abortion funding support for the organization to provide financial assistance to people who live in or travel to maryland for… | $1,500 |
| Walk the Walk Foundation | Annapolis, MD | To support children in need by empowering individuals to serve through their time, talents, and treasures. | $1,500 |
| Annapolis Dragon Boat Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | To promote the development of healthy bodies and spirits for men and women, to support recovery from breast cancer and all other cancers,… | $1,000 |
| Chloe and Maud Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | To ensure that black and brown children have equal opportunity, encouragement, and access in the fields of dance and entrepreneurship. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Los Angeles, CA | To support the organization in offering interest-free loans to individuals and families who may not qualify for normal lending. | $1,000 |
| New Village Arts | Carlsbad, CA | To support the organization in promoting, producing, and performing art through theater. | $1,000 |
| The Bernie House | Annapolis, MD | To provide opportunities and develop non-offending parents and children to become self-sufficient. | $1,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | To provide fund support to help provide food to people in need, advocate for the hungry and educate the public about hunger issues. | $750 |
| Ryman Arts | Los Angeles, CA | To provide fund support for a diverse community of young artist through rigorous education in fundamental art skills and mentoring. | $750 |
| College Track | Oakland, CA | To support students from underserved communities in obtaining their college degrees. | $500 |
| Glass Roots Inc | Newark, NJ | To support the creative & economic vitality of greater newark. | $500 |
| Hilltop Artists | Tacoma, WA | To support glass arts program that provides classes and individualized instruction for students aged 12-25. | $500 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | Seattle, WA | To provide fund support in educating artists exploring the creative uses of glass in art and design encouraging collaboration and… | $500 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | To provide aid to immigrants, refugees, and marginalized community members through advocacy. | $500 |
| Schack Art Center | Everett, WA | To support the organization in promoting visual arts, artists, and art education. | $500 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | To support current and former foster youths on becoming self-sufficiency. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542529349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4129953
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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